Islington Council fleet to roll out £1.2m charging project

Islington Council has appointed Oxfordshire based electric vehicle (EV) charge point manufacturer Compleo UK to roll out a £1.2 million charging infrastructure project.

Over the next two years, Compleo will install a range of AC, DC and high-speed EV chargers to support the council’s 550 fully-electric fleet, with a main installation focus at their waste and recycling centre.

The mix of chargers is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its zero-emission fleet, which includes electric cars, coaches and tipper trucks.

Most of the new chargers will be installed at the council’s waste and recycling centre at Cottage Road, Islington, which serves as a hub for its operational vehicles.

Councilor Rowena Champion, executive member for environment, air quality and transport, said: “We’re committed to creating a greener, healthier Islington, and this partnership with Compleo is a vital step in reducing our carbon footprint and improving air quality for our residents.

“By electrifying our fleet, we are leading by example and showing that sustainability and efficiency can go hand in hand.

“Compleo’s expertise and innovative charging solutions will help make sure our services run in the most environmentally-friendly way possible.”

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