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Lamppost and bollard charge
points for on-street charging

Designed to fit into existing street furniture, our lamppost and bollard charge points are perfect for rapid residential rollouts.

Contact us to find out more about the rollout of lamppost and bollard charge points in your area.

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An EV is charging on-street while parking at an ubitricity lamppost charging station in Camden, London, UK.
ubitricity graphic showcasing the public EV charging mix with lamppost charging, fast charging and rapid charging in the public sector.

Why are lamppost charge points a crucial part of EV charging infrastructure?

Typically, electric vehicle users will access a variety of different charge points in their day to day driving, the types of chargers used differ depending on the situation the driver finds themselves in. For example, whilst travelling long distances, fast & rapid charging points may be favoured. However, research shows that at or near-home charging is the most desired charging location.

Eight million UK households and just under a quarter (24%) of households in England do not have access to off-street or private parking. With charge point accessibility being one of the largest barriers to EV adoption, ubitricity lamppost and bollard charge points provide a low power, low cost and near home charging option.

ubitricity icon for an EV charging at a public lamppost or bollard charge point from the charge point operator ubitricity.

Lamppost and bollard charging at a glance

ubitricity lamppost and bollard charge points…

  • are integrated into the existing infrastructure and keep footpaths clear
  • provide a low cost near home charging option
  • are well-suited to areas with long swell times or overnight charging

London: More than 7,000
ubitricity charge points

In London, lamppost and bollard charge points have proven their positive effect on the development of the mobility transition. Since 2018, ubitricity has installed more than 7,000 charging points there and thus contributed significantly to the progress of the mobility transition.

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An electric vehicle is connected to a public lamppost charge point from ubitricity, the operator of the UK's largest charging network.
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ubitricity in the UK

Learn more about our innovative lamppost and bollard technology and how we are transforming the UK’s charging world.

How to charge your EV with ubitricity lamppost and bollard charge points

 

Find a charge point:

Locate a chargepoint using either the Shell Recharge app or another charge locator app such as ZapMap, PlugShare or WattsUp. All ubitricity chargepoints have a small sign fixed to the lamppost above the socket.

Two smartphone screens show ubitricity's charging network within the Shell Recharge App, an easy way for EV drivers to locate a nearby charging station.

How to charge your EV with ubitricity lamppost charge points

 

Start your charge:

Plug your car into the charger using the standard Type 2 cable that you would use for home or destination charging. Start the charge by scanning the QR code at the charge point to use Direct Access or use your favorite e-mobility app such as Shell Recharge. Both are subscription free and can be used by anyone.

An EV driver is connecting a type 2 cable to one of ubitricity's public lamppost chargers, which can be used with pay-as-you-go, RFID charging cards and e-mobility apps.

How to charge your EV with ubitricity lamppost charge points

 

An easier way to pay:

Depending on the authorisation, drivers pay by credit card, Apple Pay / Google Pay or via the payment methods stored in their mobility app – billing is always based on the charged kilowatt hours.

An EV driver is connecting her car to a public ubitricity charging station using Smart Charging to schedule her charge.

ubitricity lamppost charge points

An EV is parked and charging at a ubitricity lamppost charging station in a residential area in London's borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
  • Uses existing infrastructure
  • Keeps footpaths free
  • Network-compatible
  • Short planning, highly scalable & quick installation
  • Easy to use for all EV drivers
  • Easy to relocate if required
  • Fully compliant to UK standards
  • Low investment and operating costs
  • Accessible

ubitricity bollard charge points

An electric vehicle charges its battery with renewable energy at an ubitricity on-street bollard ev charger in Tower Hamlets, London.
  • Utilises existing power from street lights
  • ELEXON approved for use with unmetered supplies
  • Reduces street clutter, no need for a separate metered cabinet
  • Ideal for roads with no or sparse street lights or lights further away from the kerb
  • Option of multiple installations from feeder pillar
  • Ideal for car parks
  • Bollard self-rights after any vehicle strike
  • Typical power – 5kW

Technical data of lamppost charger CHELSEA

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  • Charging capacity: Standard max. 5kW (single-phase, 25 A)
  • Rated voltage: 230V
  • Charging mode: Mode 3
  • Communication protocols: OCPP v1.6 Core + communication protocol, Firmware over-the-air updates
  • Housing: Suitable for poles with an inner diameter of > 110 mm in the base and > 67 mm in the column

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Illustration of ubitricity's public lamppost charging solution Chelsea, which can be used by local authorities to install charging stations in residential areas.

Get in touch to expand your
public charging infrastructure

Are you interested in installing fast charge points in your area or would you like to learn more about fast charging in general?

Arrange a meeting with our team by filling out the contact form. We look forward to speaking to you soon.

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