This page is for businesses looking to install one or more charge points that are part of a public charging network.
What is a public charging network?
A public charging network is one where EV drivers join a public network (usually by paying a monthly or annual membership fee), and that gives them access to all charge points on that network. Public sector bodies or private companies who purchase and install charge points may choose to add their charge points to a public network, so that they can benefit from an existing membership base of EV drivers who will use the charge points, and they do not have to send out access tags or manage users directly.
There are two types of public charging network: Government-funded Plugged in Places networks, and the POD Point Open Network.
Government Plugged in Places networks
Plugged in Places (PiP) is a government initiative which has four current charge networks in regions across the UK. The map below shows the five currently active regions in green, and three further regions expected to be active in 2012.
Download an overview of the Plugged in Places scheme.
The POD Point Open Network
For areas not covered by a Plugged in Places network, the POD Point Open Network provides a public charging network for EV drivers and for businesses who want their charge points to be included in a public charging network.
Find out more about the POD Point Open Network.