More Than 1,500 Electric Vehicle Charge Points Coming To The Isle Of Wight

More than 1,500 electric vehicle charge points are set to be installed across the Isle of Wight as part of a major new infrastructure project.

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that EV charging provider char.gy has been awarded the contract to deliver the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) scheme on the Island.

Backed by £1.625 million from the Government’s LEVI Fund, alongside significant private investment, the project will come at no cost to the council.

The rollout aims to make it easier for residents to charge electric vehicles close to home — particularly those without access to off-street parking.

Under the agreement, char.gy will design, install and maintain a network of public chargepoints across the Island, improving access and helping to support the shift towards cleaner transport.

The scheme is also expected to bring wider benefits, including work experience opportunities, engagement with local schools and initiatives to support the Island’s natural environment, delivered in partnership with installation company Joju.

The project forms part of the Isle of Wight’s wider Transport Plan, which sets out ambitions for a cleaner, more sustainable travel network by 2040.

Councillor Julie Jones-Evans, chair of the Economy, Regeneration, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, said the move was a “fantastic” step forward.

She said:

“Installing over 1,500 new chargepoints will make a tangible difference for residents right across our communities, especially for those who don’t have driveways.

“This project shows how we can deliver practical, forward-looking change while investing in the future of our towns and communities.”

Char.gy CEO John Lewis said the partnership would help ensure fair and accessible charging across the Island.

He added the rollout would not only support cleaner transport, but also deliver long-term social and environmental benefits.