Jersey Electricity, in conjunction with the Infrastructure and Environment Department, has partnered with the Parish of St Helier to launch Jersey’s first Neighbourhood Charging facility.
The two 7kW charge points at The Parade are designed to bring electric vehicle (EV) chargers closer to residents’ homes, making it easier for those who cannot install a charge point at home to access local charging facilities. The neighbourhood chargers differ from the rest of the Evolve network as they are not located in carparks; instead they are closer to residential areas.
St Helier Constable Simon Crowcroft said: “I am pleased to launch the Island’s first Neighbourhood Charging facility in St Helier. Environmental issues have been at the forefront of the Parish agenda in recent years and this is a welcome next stage in that journey. I am also hopeful that this will go some way to support residents who want to do their bit for the environment with an electric vehicle, but for whatever reason are unable to do so by charging at their own home.”
JE’s Director of Commercial Services Peter Cadiou said: “The ‘Neighbourhood Charging’ concept is an exciting and significant step in supporting the Island’s transition towards a zero-carbon future and decarbonising transport. We have seen the government launch two schemes – one for buying an EV and another to have an EV charger installed at home –, both of which support the government’s Carbon Neutral Roadmap ambitions – and we are starting to see the knock-on effect of people switching to EVs.
“We saw the challenges facing EV drivers without off-street parking. By bringing charging facilities into high density areas we are directly supporting these EV drivers, giving them charging options closer to their homes. This is the first Neighbourhood Charging facility and we aim to introduce more, in partnership with the Parish of St Helier and others, to provide EV drivers with greater choice of where to charge their vehicles.”
Pictured: Left to right – Daniel Hawkes, e-Mobility Business Developer at Jersey Electricity, and Constable Simon Crowcroft
