Lamp Post EV Charging Pilot

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UK-based Plug Charging has rolled out a pilot project in Cardiff to test a new model for on-street electric vehicle charging using existing lamp columns. The project, developed in partnership with Cardiff Council, will see 80 charging points installed across the city, with operations expected to begin by the end of April. The pilot is designed as a scalable solution that reduces installation costs, limits roadwork, and lowers the need for additional grid upgrades by using existing street lighting infrastructure. It supports residential users, particularly for overnight charging, and reinvests revenue to fund further EV infrastructure and community initiatives.