Electric Vehicle Charging

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In a concerted effort to enhance electric vehicle (EV) accessibility throughout the district, Wealden District Council is partnering with Connected Kerb. This collaboration aims to significantly increase the number of EV charging points available to residents and visitors.

Starting from March 2023, some of Wealden owned and managed car parks will be fitted with EV charging points. Car parks will remain open to the public throughout the duration of works, although there may be some disruption.


Why?

At the heart of Wealden District Council’s climate emergency declaration sits the requirement to transform our transport systems to low and zero emission alternatives.

These EV charger installations are part of our ongoing effort to support the transition to low carbon transport and to improve local air quality. The aspiration is that all residents who drive electric vehicles (EVs), or are considering making the switch, have convenient access to EV charging. The council recognises the need to provide additional public charge points for residents.

For more information about on-street public charging points and on-street private charging points, visit the East Sussex County Council website.


Where?

Currently, 7 car parks have EV chargers installed that can be used for charging your car.

  • Lower Road Car Park, Forest Row
  • Luxford Field Car Park, Uckfield
  • Croft Road Car Park, Crowborough
  • Mill Road Car Park, Heathfield
  • North Road Car Park, Pevensey Bay
  • Vicarage Lane Car Park, Hailsham
  • The Willows Car Park, Alfriston

Works have commenced at:

  • Horsefields Car Park, East Dean
  • South Road Car Park, Hailsham

Installations are being planned for: (dates TBC)

  • Washwell Lane Car Park, Wadhurst

Further works are planned for:

  • We are currently planning phase 2 of our roll-out, where we are hoping to install rapid chargers (50kW) at 5 car park locations during 2024, but this is dependent on receiving the correct funding. Further updates on this will be provided.

Future Proofing our car parks

  • The majority of the car parks with EV chargers (in addition to Sea Road Car Park, Pevensey Bay) have had passive infrastructure installed so that EV charging capacity can be easily increased as demand increases.


Speed

The charging speed is 7kW. Charging times depend on the size of the battery and the speed of the charging point, but a typical electric car with a 60kWh battery takes around 8 hours to charge from empty when connected to a 7kW charger. By using the formula below, you will be able to estimate charging times for your EV.

Battery Size (kWh) divided by Charger Output (kW) = Charging Time

For example, if you owned a Fiat 500 with a 25kWh battery and 20% charge, it would take an estimated 2 hours and 48 minutes to fully charge when connected to a 7kW charger.

There are a number of factors that can influence charging speeds, such as the temperature of the battery, or other loads being in use whilst the battery is being charged. As such, this calculation is only a rough guide for how long it will take to charge your EV.


Connection

You will need your own cables with a “Type 2 connector” for all of our charge points.


Cost

Connected Kerb are moving to a Smart Tariff system to offer more flexibility and savings to users.

Currently, the Day Tariff, applicable from 7am to midnight, is £0.52 per kWh, while the Night Tariff, effective from midnight to 7am, is £0.45 per kWh. There is now also a flat connection fee of £0.30 per session.

Remember, besides the £0.30 connection fee, there won't be any extra charges during your charging session. And their Day Tariff at £0.52 per kWh is 9% cheaper than the average price for similar charging points, with access to even cheaper rates like the night rate of £0.45 per kWh.

It can cost as little as £15 to fully charge an EV at a public EV charger, which is a considerable saving on petrol and diesel.

EV charging costs vary as much as fuel prices from location to location.,for example rapid chargers at motorway service stations can be some of the most expensive chargepoints, costing £6 for every 30 minutes’ use.


How?



In a concerted effort to enhance electric vehicle (EV) accessibility throughout the district, Wealden District Council is partnering with Connected Kerb. This collaboration aims to significantly increase the number of EV charging points available to residents and visitors.

Starting from March 2023, some of Wealden owned and managed car parks will be fitted with EV charging points. Car parks will remain open to the public throughout the duration of works, although there may be some disruption.


Why?

At the heart of Wealden District Council’s climate emergency declaration sits the requirement to transform our transport systems to low and zero emission alternatives.

These EV charger installations are part of our ongoing effort to support the transition to low carbon transport and to improve local air quality. The aspiration is that all residents who drive electric vehicles (EVs), or are considering making the switch, have convenient access to EV charging. The council recognises the need to provide additional public charge points for residents.

For more information about on-street public charging points and on-street private charging points, visit the East Sussex County Council website.


Where?

Currently, 7 car parks have EV chargers installed that can be used for charging your car.

  • Lower Road Car Park, Forest Row
  • Luxford Field Car Park, Uckfield
  • Croft Road Car Park, Crowborough
  • Mill Road Car Park, Heathfield
  • North Road Car Park, Pevensey Bay
  • Vicarage Lane Car Park, Hailsham
  • The Willows Car Park, Alfriston

Works have commenced at:

  • Horsefields Car Park, East Dean
  • South Road Car Park, Hailsham

Installations are being planned for: (dates TBC)

  • Washwell Lane Car Park, Wadhurst

Further works are planned for:

  • We are currently planning phase 2 of our roll-out, where we are hoping to install rapid chargers (50kW) at 5 car park locations during 2024, but this is dependent on receiving the correct funding. Further updates on this will be provided.

Future Proofing our car parks

  • The majority of the car parks with EV chargers (in addition to Sea Road Car Park, Pevensey Bay) have had passive infrastructure installed so that EV charging capacity can be easily increased as demand increases.


Speed

The charging speed is 7kW. Charging times depend on the size of the battery and the speed of the charging point, but a typical electric car with a 60kWh battery takes around 8 hours to charge from empty when connected to a 7kW charger. By using the formula below, you will be able to estimate charging times for your EV.

Battery Size (kWh) divided by Charger Output (kW) = Charging Time

For example, if you owned a Fiat 500 with a 25kWh battery and 20% charge, it would take an estimated 2 hours and 48 minutes to fully charge when connected to a 7kW charger.

There are a number of factors that can influence charging speeds, such as the temperature of the battery, or other loads being in use whilst the battery is being charged. As such, this calculation is only a rough guide for how long it will take to charge your EV.


Connection

You will need your own cables with a “Type 2 connector” for all of our charge points.


Cost

Connected Kerb are moving to a Smart Tariff system to offer more flexibility and savings to users.

Currently, the Day Tariff, applicable from 7am to midnight, is £0.52 per kWh, while the Night Tariff, effective from midnight to 7am, is £0.45 per kWh. There is now also a flat connection fee of £0.30 per session.

Remember, besides the £0.30 connection fee, there won't be any extra charges during your charging session. And their Day Tariff at £0.52 per kWh is 9% cheaper than the average price for similar charging points, with access to even cheaper rates like the night rate of £0.45 per kWh.

It can cost as little as £15 to fully charge an EV at a public EV charger, which is a considerable saving on petrol and diesel.

EV charging costs vary as much as fuel prices from location to location.,for example rapid chargers at motorway service stations can be some of the most expensive chargepoints, costing £6 for every 30 minutes’ use.


How?


Page last updated: 21 Nov 2024, 01:54 PM