Electric Vehicles

We have started a programme to install EV chargers (EVCPs) throughout the borough. Residents and visitors can expect more places to charge electric vehicles as part of plans to accelerate the transition to cleaner modes of transportation.

We were successful in obtaining funding to install new EVCPs in some of our car parks. The installation begun on 30/05/22 in the Edinburgh Rd Car Park with 6 x 7kW charge points across 12 bays, on the 2^nd floor.

This proposal will improve service by increasing access to charging facilities for the anticipated increase in electric vehicle users in the coming years. This will encourage the use of electric vehicles while reducing the environmental impact of vehicle emissions.

Therefore to summarise intended outcomes:

make the use of electric vehicles in Ashford easier and more practical with more charging points available
increase electric vehicle ownership in Ashford
reduce carbon emissions to help address the climate emergency
improve air quality - linked to public health benefits
address national and local expectations regarding electric vehicle ownership

We are aware that some of our existing public electric vehicle (EV) chargers are not working, some are faulty and others have been damaged.

To find alternative public EV chargers go to: www.zap-map.com

Account set-up

For our existing public EV charge points drivers need to register with ChargeYourCar and get a valid access tag and cable.

For our new residential EV Charge points, please follow the instructions given in the EVCPs signage.

Whilst using Electric charging bays to charge your vehicle, you will need to pay for parking during the parking charge period.

Socket type

Our charging points have two types of socket:

Type 2
Fast Charger 7kW

Locations

Ashford Car Park Locations and Number of Electrical Vehicle Charging Points
Location	Postcode	No. of charging points
Civic Centre and Stour Centre Car Park	TN23 1PL	2
Edinburgh Road Car Park	TN24 8LG	12
Elwick Place Car Park	TN23 1DY	4
Julie Rose Stadium Car Park	TN24 9QX	2
Vicarage Lane Car Park	TN23 1NJ	2

Tenterden Car Park Locations and Number of Electric Vehicle Charging Points
Location	Postcode	No. of charging points
Station Road Car Park	TN30 6HN	2
Tenterden Leisure Centre Car Park	TN30 6RA	2

Are bays available?

Check the ChargeYourCar website for real-time updates.

Cost

ChargeYourCar makes a charge of £1 per session.
No charge is made for use of electricity.
Standard parking fees do apply in Pay and Display car parks. Please refer to the tariff notice boards or ticket machines to see charges.

Report a problem

It is best to contact the supplier directly.

You can also contact us:

by email parkingcustomercare@ashford.gov.uk or;
call 01233 331111.

Grants for electric vehicles and charging points

We are supporting the government to phase out sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030.

Electric vehicle grants

The government offers grants for people buying electric vehicles. You don't need to do anything to get this grant. The value of the grant will be included in the vehicle’s price. Find out more about grants for electric vehicles on GOV.UK.

Charging point grants

You can get up to 75% towards the cost of installing electric vehicle charging points at your home. Read more about the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme.

Businesses, charities and public sector organisation can apply for the Workplace Charging Scheme.