Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator Liberty Charge is working with Brentwood Borough Council to roll out additional fast and rapid EV charging infrastructure for local residents.

The two locations – which are planned for Brentwood’s King George’s Playing Fields close to the Pavilion and at Chatham Way Car Park – will be privately funded at zero cost to the council or taxpayer. Liberty Charge will also manage all on-going charge point operation and maintenance, with no requirement for government funding.

“The new installations will cater for the growing demand for fast and rapid EV charging in Brentwood, and support our mission to accelerate the switch to electric vehicles, reduce emissions and improve air quality,” said Neil Isaacson, Liberty Charge CEO.

“The mixture of fast and rapid chargers has been carefully thought through to support specific resident and visitor requirements.

“The rapid chargers are perfect for those who want to recharge on the go, while fast chargers are ideally suited to those spending a few hours in the town centre or the impressive new Pavilion, as well as for residents without access to off-street parking.”

The new installations will cater for growing demand for charging in Brentwood.

“We have been steadily progressing with the plan to ensure our residents can access a wide range of sites across Brentwood,” said Community Service, Environment and Enforcement Committee Chair, Cllr Will Russell.

“With the government’s goal of eradicating all purchases of combustion engine vehicles by 2030 and a forecast that by then there will be £3 million electric vehicles on the roads, it is vital that this project continues to increase charging points.”

Liberty Charge, which is a Zap-Map Live data partner, describes itself as a company on a mission to deliver the UK’s most reliable, publicly accessible EV charging network. The operator recently announced it is offering free installation of EV charge points to businesses, and also called last year for a review of local authority EV infrastructure resourcing.