Croydon Council is looking to expand electric vehicle charging points across the borough to make them more accessible for motorists. The strategy also seeks to support households without a drive who are unable to benefit from cheaper charging tariffs.

At least 439 public charging points were available across Croydon, as of July 2026. However, demand is expected to rise significantly, with forecasts suggesting that around 4,500 charge points will be needed by 2035.

At a meeting earlier this year, Cabinet members agreed to launch a public consultation on a strategy to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the borough.

This forms part of Executive Mayor Jason Perry’s commitment to making Croydon safer and healthier. Supporting residents to switch to cleaner transport is a key step in reducing carbon emissions locally.

The consultation will invite feedback from residents, businesses, community groups, and industry partners, which will inform the final version of the strategy and how it is delivered. The Council is particularly keen to hear about residents’ experiences with affordability and access to public charging, especially from the 49% of households without a private driveway who are unable to benefit from cheaper off‑peak home charging tariffs.

The Council has been awarded LEVI Capital Funding of approximately £950,000 up until 2028 from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles to fund new charging points. It has also received £193,000 in grant funding to pilot and potentially roll out cross-pavement solutions, which would allow residents without a drive to safely run a charging cable from their home across the pavement to an electric vehicle.

The new EV charging point strategy will help the Council to secure further funding to invest in its EV charging network in the future.

Operational details such as who will manage charge points, usage arrangements, and pricing will be determined during the delivery phase and shaped by the outcome of the consultation.

“As vehicle technology develops and demand for electric cars grows, Croydon must have the infrastructure motorists need. This strategy is about planning ahead, expanding our charging network and making sure new technology works for residents across the borough, including those without off-street parking.

“By listening to motorists, businesses and industry experts, we can put the right plans in place to meet future demand and ensure Croydon is ready for the road ahead.”

Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon