As part of Ealing Council’s commitment to tackling climate change and improving local air quality, we are supporting the take up of electric vehicles (EVs). They have an important role to play in the shift to active and sustainable modes of travel, especially for journeys that cannot be walked, cycled or made by public transport.
We are working to expand the boroughwide network, so that all residents have an electric vehicle charging point (EVCP) within a 10 minute walk. There are now over 1,000 charge points in Ealing.
Benefits of electric vehicles
- zero emission vehicles that meet the criteria are eligible for a 100% discount on the Congestion Charge until 24 December 2025
- exempt from the Ultra Low Emission schemes
- pay no road tax
- helps to clean up Ealing’s air
- parking permit discounts in Ealing
- reduced company car tax
- quieter than traditional vehicles
There are public charging points across the UK. They are 'pay as you go', so you just pay for what you use.
Find a charging point near you on Zap Map
Engaging with residents
We have developed an EV charging strategy (for which we requested feedback by 6 January 2025), to plan ahead for Ealing’s EV charging needs up to 2030. This will help to make sure that every resident in Ealing is able to charge where and when they need to.
We want to hear from residents about EV charging, whether you own an EV, are considering switching to one, or are not sure if it will work for you. Take our short survey
On-street EV charge points
There are 3 operators providing on-street services in the borough.
Source London
Standalone bookable EVCPs, fast charge speeds. For more information, feedback or to report a fault contact Source London
Ubitricity/Siemens
Lamp post EVCPs, standard charge speed. For more information, feedback or to report a fault contact Ubitricity
Believ (formerly known as Liberty Charge)
Standalone bookable EVCPs, fast charge speeds. For more information, feedback or to report a fault contact Believ
On-street EV charging points in your neighbourhood
There is a very high demand for more EVCPs to be installed in the borough.
You can suggest a location where you think an EVCP is needed. It is not possible to install them in every suggested location, due to physical and electrical safety reasons.
Installing your own EVCP
If you have a driveway installing an EV charger falls under permitted development.
You are not allowed to run a cable across the public pavement, due to health and safety risks.
The government offers grants to residents and businesses to install charge points on their own property (including driveways and garages).
