Dorset Council and Wareham Town Council are pleased to share that a new, rapid, electric vehicle charge point installed in Howards Lane Car Park, Wareham, is now live.
The new charge point is contactless, so users can plug in and charge simply by tapping their payment card. It has been installed as part of Dorset Council’s ongoing electric vehicle (EV) charging rollout, with support from Wareham Town Council, and in partnership with Joju Charging and Mer.
This 50kW charger offers rapid charging for drivers seeking a quick and convenient top up. And will replenish a battery to 80 per cent in 20 minutes to an hour depending on the car and how empty its battery was to start with.
Councillor Ray Bryan, Dorset Council’s Portfolio holder for Highways, Travel, said:
“We are delighted that Wareham now has its own rapid charger for use by residents and visitors alike. Finding somewhere to locate charge points in this historic Anglo-Saxon walled town was a real challenge, but it’s vital that we continue to develop the vehicle charging infrastructure required across our county.
“It’s a great example of joint working between Dorset Council, Joju, Mer, and our colleagues at the town council to find a solution that will make a positive contribution to supporting EV owners and lowering carbon emissions.”
Wareham Town Mayor, Councillor Carol Turner, said:
“Wareham Town Council are pleased to have this facility available to our residents and visitors in the centre of the town. The project was a welcome one, and meets our aspirations for a cleaner, greener Wareham. Its delivery has required the cooperation and coordination of a number of partners and stakeholders, and it has been gratifying to see everyone working together to deliver a successful conclusion to this scheme.”
Graeme Patton, Head of EV Charging at Joju, added:
“It’s great to be working with our local authority partners and Mer to deliver EV charging infrastructure that will help support the switch to electric vehicles and assist councils in their commitment to become carbon-neutral, for the benefit of all residents and visitors”.
The new charger is fully funded by Mer, the charge point operator, and is supported by the Mer app. It can be found on Zapmap.
More details on Dorset Council’s exciting electric vehicle charging rollout can be found on the council’s website, where residents can also submit an expression of interest for an electric vehicle charge point near their home.
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