FAQs
What is the West Sussex Chargepoint Network?
West Sussex County Council along with its district and borough partners in Adur, Arun, Chichester, Crawley, Horsham, Mid-Sussex and Worthing are working together to provide a network of publicly available electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints both on-street and in district & borough car parks.
How have chargepoint locations been chosen?
The proposed locations above have been selected because either a member of the public has requested one in the area, or it has been identified that there is a need as there is little or no residential access to off-road parking and a lack of nearby public chargepoints.
Why do we need to install EV chargepoints?
In 2035, the UK government is banning the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles to support the move to more environmentally friendly options and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Around 40% of drivers are without off-road parking therefore a network of public chargepoints is required so people without driveways can charge their EVs easily and conveniently.
I don’t have an EV, will I still be able to park my car?
We’re not proposing to change any of the parking restrictions at the moment, so other cars will still be able to park as before, although we hope people will be considerate & allow EV drivers to charge. Any future change to parking restrictions would go through the normal consultation process.
Why switch to an electric vehicle?
EVs boast lower running & maintenance costs with an easier & more convenient drive. With a growing second-hand market & increasing numbers of workplace car leasing schemes, long-term lease options, government grants & vehicle tax exemptions, EVs are becoming more affordable for more people. Lower emissions from EVs means cleaner air for everyone.
What will the chargepoints look like?
The discreet ‘Gecko’ 7kW chargepoints (pictured on the main consultation page) have been designed to be small and unobtrusive. Each chargepoint has two sockets, to allow two EVs to charge at the same time. Renewable energy sources will power 100% green electricity.
Who is funding the installation and maintenance of the chargepoints?
The contract with Connected Kerb is a concession contract, meaning that West Sussex County Council and its district and borough partners are not required to contribute any funding towards this project. The project is also supported by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) funding as and when available.
Where do I find a chargepoint location in the network?
You can download the Connected Kerb app via the Appstore or Google Play or visit www.zap-map.com.
What are the chargepoint tariffs?
Please refer to the charges on the Connected Kerb page.