Grays High Street, Thurrock, UKImage: ZestUnder the agreement, Zest will install the charge points as wll as operate them over a 15-year period. Moreover, some 35 charge points already installed in Thurrock will also be transferred onto the Zest network.As mentioned above, the newly installed infrastructure will include a mix of lamp-post chargers, as as well as AC and DC charging stations. However, the company does not go into the specific and it is not clear, how many of each there will be. The CPO does emphasise that “locations will be prioritised to support on-street households and areas currently underserved by public charging.’What is also clear is that Zest will foot ‘around 98%’ of the bill. The new infrastructure is supported by the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, with Zest paying for the lion’s share. The exact amount of the investment was not communicated.Zest points out that “Thurrock is a key economic engine for the wider London region and home to major logistics and industrial assets including the Port of Tilbury and London Gateway, one of the UK’s largest deep-sea container ports.” The newly installed EV infrastructure will thus support ‘both local communities and the wider regional economy.’“Thurrock is taking a proactive approach to building the resilient infrastructure needed for the transition to electric vehicles. By combining targeted public funding with long-term private investment, this partnership will deliver a reliable and equitable charging network that supports communities across the borough,” said Zest CEO Robin Heap. “Zest now works with more than 30 public sector partners across the UK, and we are proud to support Thurrock in delivering infrastructure that will serve residents for years to come.”zest.uk.com
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