North Northamptonshire Adds 1,500 EV Charging Points

North Northamptonshire is about to make electric vehicle ownership accessible to thousands more families who thought it was out of reach.

The local council just announced plans to install more than 1,500 new EV charging points over the next three years. That's triple the current network of 525 public chargers.

The expansion targets a major barrier keeping people from going electric: no place to plug in at home. Nearly one in three households in the area lacks a private driveway, making overnight charging nearly impossible.

North Northamptonshire Council partnered with Connected Kerb, a private charging company, to bring the project to life. The Department for Transport is backing the initiative through its local electric vehicle infrastructure fund, with Connected Kerb adding private investment on top.

The new charging points will appear both on streets and in car parks. Drivers will be able to plug in close to home, turning what was once an overnight driveway routine into a quick stop near their house.

Car parks will include fully accessible bays so everyone can make the switch when they're ready. The council emphasized the program gives residents options rather than pressure.

The Ripple Effect

This project represents one of the most ambitious EV charging programs in the region, according to Connected Kerb's chief executive Chris Pateman-Jones. When one community solves the infrastructure puzzle, it creates a blueprint others can follow.

Beyond north Northamptonshire, the success of this rollout could encourage other councils facing similar driveway challenges. Urban and suburban areas across Britain struggle with the same question: how do you charge an electric car when you park on the street?

The answer matters for climate goals too. Transportation remains one of the largest sources of emissions, and making EVs practical for renters and flat dwellers removes a significant adoption hurdle.

Residents can already visit the council's website to find their nearest charging point or register interest in new locations. That means the community gets a say in where the next chargers appear.

Clean transportation just became a realistic option for thousands more families.