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April 2, 2026 In EV Charging

A partnership to install over 1,500 EV charge points on the Isle of Wight

We have exciting news! Our Joju Charging team will be installing over 1,500 more EV Charge points on the Isle of Wight.

After working with Isle of Wight Council for many years, we’re delighted to share that we’ve partnered with char:gy to secure a contract to bring over 1,500 charge points to the island.

This long-term collaboration has been supported through £1.625 million of the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund and significant private sector investment.

As well as this new EV charging infrastructure, we’ll be delivering wider social value initiatives as part of the roll out and continuing to focus on fair and convenient access to charging across the Island. We’ll also be working with local contractors, which is important to the Council and to our team.

This project also represents a key milestone in delivering the Isle of Wight’s Transport Plan, which sets out a long-term vision for cleaner, more inclusive and sustainable travel by 2040.

Head of Public Sector Sales at Joju, Emma Blades said:

“The wider Joju team and I have greatly valued our partnership with the IoWC team since 2019, from assessing off-street site feasibility through to installing and maintaining both AC and DC chargers. We are delighted to play a key role in delivering the LEVI on-street charging programme over the next 10 years. We recognise how vital EV infrastructure is for the residents and visitors of the Isle of Wight, and we’ve seen first-hand how engaged the community is in driving the transition to electric vehicles. This new infrastructure will be a significant and welcome addition, and we look forward to working alongside Char.gy to bring this project to life.”

Councillor Julie Jones-Evans, chair of the Economy, Regeneration, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, said:

“This is fantastic news for the Island and a real leap forward in making cleaner, greener travel accessible to everyone, especially for those who don’t have driveways. Installing over 1,500 new charge points will make a tangible difference for residents right across our communities, at no cost to the local budget. This project is a brilliant example of how we can deliver practical, forward‑looking change while investing in the future of our towns and the people who live here”.

Char.gy CEO John Lewis said that this:

“Marks an important step forward in delivering fair, accessible charging infrastructure at scale”

and that the rollout:

“Will not only support cleaner transport but also create lasting social and environmental value for the Island. We’re proud to play a role in helping the Isle of Wight bring their vision for a more sustainable and inclusive transport future to life”.

At Joju, we certainly feel proud to continue our work with Isle of Wight Council and to develop a new partnership with Char:gy, to bring accessible, reliable EV Charging Infrastructure to more people across the island.

The future is certainly electric!

 

 

electric vehicle charging at a school
February 29, 2024 In EV Charging, News and Events, Public Sector

EV charging grant for schools, and other funding updates

There’s been a lot happening in the EV charging space recently, in terms of initiatives to encourage electric vehicle adoption and the installation of EV charging infrastructure. Here’s our round up of the key highlights and specifics to have on your radar, when it comes to EV charging grants and funding measures.

 

EV charging grant for schools

The Department for Transport has recently increased the amount education institutions (including schools, colleges, academy trusts, and nurseries) can receive to install electric vehicle chargepoints.

The schools grant is part of the Workplace Charging Scheme and it’s open to all state-funded schools and educational institutions. It covers up to 75% of the cost of the purchase and install of EV chargepoints, up to £2,500 per socket. That’s a significant rise from the previous £350.

Schools and educational settings can use the grant to install as many as 40 EV chargepoints across all sites. This is a great way to boost chargepoint facilities for staff and visitors. The Department for Transport has also advised that schools could use the chargepoints to generate revenue, by making them available to the public.

To be eligible to apply, any school or educational setting needs to have dedicated off-street parking facilities. You can make an application online here.

Our Joju Charging team can also talk you through the schools grant application process, if you’d like to get in touch.

Independent schools can apply for funding too, through the Workplace Charging Scheme and the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant for Staff and Fleets. 

 

 

LEVI update

We’ve been sharing news and supporting councils with information for applications for the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund. The government is delivering £381 million to local authorities across the country, for the rollout of EV charging infrastructure to support drivers across the UK. The first capital payments for charging projects have been approved for local authorities including Bedford, East Sussex, North Yorkshire and the London boroughs of Hackney and Hounslow.

Here at Joju Charging, we’re also helping to bring EV charging to more rural areas in Dorset as part of a LEVI funded pilot. If you’re a local authority looking to reach more of your communities with EV charging infrastructure, do subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about a licence agreement we’ve created that could speed things up. The agreement enables tier 1 authorities to roll out EV charging networks across their areas, in association with sub authorities and even with the private sector. This framework has been over a year in the making, and we now have it for more of our local authority clients to benefit from.

 

 

Supporting EV chargepoint procurement

Through LEVI capability funding, almost 100 EV officers have been recruited to support chargepoint procurement. They will also help local authorities build teams to deliver EV charging projects. An electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI) training course will be open to all local authorities from mid-March as well, after a successful trial.

The government is also launching a consultation to look at speeding up charge point installation across the county. Proposals would mean street works could be carried out using a permit (rather than a licence), which can be issued much faster.

 

Don’t forget ORCS!

Local authorities can also still access the On-street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS). We’re always happy to talk through the application process with you.

 

 

A welcome drive to go electric

With the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealing that the UK achieved the million EV’s on the road milestone in early February, we welcome all measures to support local authorities and drivers to make the switch to electric. As EVIE’s Contractor of the Year, Joju Charging is always ready to support with the design and installation of reliable, robust EV Charging infrastructure.