H&F Secures £7.5m to Expand EV Charging Network
Will enable 240 new charge points across the borough
Lamppost column charge point in Hammersmith. Picture: H&F Council
October 6, 2025
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is set to install more than 240 new electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the borough, including around 16 rapid chargers, following a successful bid for government funding. The expansion aims to meet growing local demand and maintain the borough’s leading position in EV infrastructure.
The £7.5 million investment comes via the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, secured in partnership with five neighbouring councils—Brent, Ealing, Haringey, Harrow and Hillingdon. The joint bid is expected to deliver better value for money while accelerating the rollout of accessible charging options across West London.
Cllr Florian Chevoppe-Verdier, Cabinet Member for Public Realm, said, “We’ve led Britain in EV charge point delivery by ensuring every resident is within 400 metres of a charger. Now, we’re responding to what residents have told us they need for their next car.”
The council’s decision follows a public consultation that highlighted key barriers to EV adoption. A third of current EV drivers said there were not enough on-street charge points, while a quarter of non-EV drivers cited lack of access as a reason for not switching. One in five said the available charging speeds were inadequate for their needs.
With nearly 2,800 charging points already installed, H&F claims the highest number of chargers per capita in the UK. The new rollout will further strengthen the borough’s network, which includes lamppost column chargers integrated into residential streets and a growing number of rapid charge hubs.
The borough’s EV strategy forms part of its wider climate and transport goals, including efforts to reduce air pollution, support active travel, and phase out petrol and diesel vehicles. H&F has previously committed to becoming carbon net zero by 2030 and has promoted EV uptake through planning policy, public realm improvements, and partnerships with private operators.
The council has also supported trials of EV car clubs and incentivised residents to switch through discounted parking permits and access to shared mobility schemes.
The expansion coincides with the government’s Electric Car Grant scheme, which offers up to £3,750 off the purchase of eligible EVs. The grant is designed to reduce upfront costs—one of the most cited barriers to adoption—and complements local infrastructure improvements.
With a third of non-EV owners in H&F planning to buy an electric vehicle within the next two years, the council says the new investment will ensure the borough is ready to meet future demand.
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