Electric Vehicle (EV) charge point operator Believ has implemented a reduction in charging rates in Wandsworth and Waltham Forest, saving drivers up to 15p/kWh. The move is designed to encourage the use of area’s public charging network and promote the benefits of switching to EVs.
This new 48p/kWh rate equates to a 15p/mile cost*, 5p/mile cheaper than running a petrol car**, helping to further highlight the advantages of transitioning to EVs and away from petrol and diesel cars.
“As well as encouraging the use of public charging network, this price reduction is designed to help drivers make the switch and help further the decarbonisation of transport – in order to deliver cleaner air for all,” says Guy Bartlett, Believ CEO.
“The reduction in carbon emissions and its impact is a long-term benefit and goal of the EV switch, but cleaner air is an immediate benefit and incredibly important for our health. The industry has a duty to do what we can to encourage more and more drivers to make the switch sooner.
“We also know that price is one of many important factors drivers take into account when using EV charging networks. It is also essential that charge points are reliable and easy to use – and we’re delighted to be working with Wandsworth and Waltham Forest to install a charging network that meets these needs.”
Believ shares a live data partnership with Zapmap, meaning that users of the Zapmap app and web map can see the live status and availability of Believ charge points at any time.
* For an average EV achieving four miles/kWh
**Current UK average price of petrol at £1.36/litre = cost per mile of just over 17p
