The UK government has backed the project – Agile Streets – and smart chargers installed by Connected Kerb and will be the first in the UK to integrate smart metering technology into public on-street chargers. This cuts the cost of EV charging by as much as 40% for people who don’t have driveways – equivalent to savings of up to £290 a year on a Renault Zoe. Drivers will simply download an app to charge as they go.
To apply to take part in the scheme, drivers simply sign up at www.agilestreets.com. A selection process will then take place to ensure applicants live and/or work in the local area.
In Shropshire there will be six charging points in each of the following locations: Oswestry (Oak Street Car Park); Whitchurch (Brownlow Street); Shrewsbury (Abbey Foregate Car Park); Bridgnorth (Severn Street Car Park).
Once registered, drivers can take advantage of the scheme in three simple steps:
- Download the Connected Kerb app – Use the Connected Kerb app to locate a local chargepoint that offers smart metering technology.
- Plug in and set your time – Let the app know what time you need your car to be charged by.
- Choose ‘ECO’ charge – Samsung’s algorithm will activate the charger at times when electricity is cheapest and your car will be charged by the time you need it, saving you up to 50% on the cost of charging.
To qualify, drivers will need to show why they want to participate in the Agile Streets trial and be willing to share feedback with the consortium behind Agile Streets.
