CEME has secured a major boost to its sustainability and tenant services with the announcement of a new partnership with Blink Charging, backed by a UK Government EV infrastructure grant covering 75 per cent of installation costs.
The initiative will see 20 EV charging stations installed on the CEME campus.
Over the next few weeks, a feasibility study will explore optimal locations, technical requirements and projected usage for the new charging stations. Once completed, the network of chargers will provide tenants, visitors and staff with convenient electric vehicle charging and create a modest income stream for CEME.
The project is being delivered in collaboration with Blink Charging, a leading provider of EV charging infrastructure, which has been recommended by CEME’s EV car supplier, Octopus.
Ben Houheche, CEME Finance Director, said the project was a timely investment in both environmental infrastructure and tenant experience: “We’re delighted to be moving forward with this EV charging project. The grant support has made this possible and working with Blink Charge means we’re confident in delivering a state-of-the-art network that meets real user needs.”
With the UK aiming to rapidly increase the number of EV chargers nationwide to support the transition to electric vehicles, local infrastructure investments such as CEME’s reflect a growing market trend of workplace and community charging deployment.
“Our tenants and visitors increasingly expect EV charging as part of modern infrastructure. This scheme not only reduces barriers to electric vehicle ownership but also offers a new revenue stream for CEME and enhances the overall sustainability of our campus,” added Ben.
