Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) roll-out in West Berkshire
West Berkshire Council is expanding its Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) to support residents who do not have access to off-street parking and to prepare for the future increase in electric vehicle usage.
Why Connected Kerb was selected
Connected Kerb has been appointed as the council's delivery partner following a competitive tender process, in line with public procurement regulations. The selection was based on a range of criteria, including technical capability, value for money, experience delivering public charging infrastructure, deliverability, and alignment with the council's objectives for accessible and reliable EV charging.
Funding and cost
This roll-out of chargers is being financially supported through Government Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding, alongside private investment from Connected Kerb.
There will be no cost to West Berkshire Council residents for the installation of chargers.
What is being installed?
Connected Kerb will be responsible for the installation of on‑street and off‑street electric vehicle charge points across West Berkshire:
over 600 additional charging sockets are planned
installations will take place over the next four years
chargers will primarily support residential, overnight charging
As chargers are installed, this page will be updated with:
charging location details
number of sockets at each site
charger specifications
How locations are chosen
Charging locations are identified by West Berkshire Council, working in collaboration with Connected Kerb. Sites are prioritised based on:
areas with high levels of on‑street parking
limited access to private off‑street charging
requests and feedback from local residents
practical considerations such as safety, power availability and highways constraints
Resident communication
For on‑street installations, letters will be sent to affected residents in advance. These will outline:
For any queries regarding this new roll-out of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, please contact ev@westberks.gov.uk
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
We will update the page regularly as we progress with Connected Kerb.
Will residents be informed before chargers are installed?
Yes. Letters will be sent to locally affected residents ahead of on‑street installations, providing details of the works and timelines.
How fast are the on‑street chargers?
On‑street chargers will generally provide 7kW per socket, which is suitable for overnight residential charging.
Why are chargers being installed now?
The council is planning ahead to support the transition to electric vehicles, in line with national policy and future demand, including the government's planned phase‑out of new petrol and diesel vehicle sales.
Will chargers remove parking spaces?
Each location is carefully assessed. The council aims to minimise any impact on parking while supporting the roll-out of EV charging infrastructure.
Are electric vehicles expensive?
Electric vehicles can cost more upfront, but running costs are typically lower due to reduced fuel and maintenance costs.
Will chargers increase traffic in my area?
On‑street chargers are primarily designed for local, overnight use and are not intended to attract additional traffic into residential areas.
Why are public chargers sometimes out of service?
All charging infrastructure is monitored and maintained by the operator. Performance and availability are key considerations within the council's contract arrangements.
How do I pay for charging?
Most new chargers will support contactless payment.
Connected Kerb Residents Magazine [818KB] to view the announcement.
