eEnergy has signed an exclusive partnership with EO Charging to launch eCharge, a service aimed at creating the ‘UK’s largest public-sector charging network’.
Digital energy services company Energy entered into an exclusive partnership with electric vehicle (EV) tech solutions provider, EO Charging to create eCharge, a new service that will install at least 50,000 EV chargers by 2030. The joint venture is aimed at using eCharge to create the UK’s largest public-sector charging network.
The parties have agreed to collaborate in order to introduce and develop EV charging opportunities in the education sector, with EO serving as the equipment supplier and eEnergy serving as the project charge point operator, both working towards the goal of strengthening their relationship through customer cross-referrals.
eCharge
eCharge reportedly aims to make EV charging accessible to thousands of drivers and businesses battling with the energy price crisis, by combining EV charging with clean energy procurement, energy management and high-impact energy efficiency solutions with no initial payment.
Neil Campbell will be Managing Director of eCharge, who previously held the same role with price comparison site MoneyExpert.
eEnergy
According to the company, over 600 schools and 2,000 other companies in the UK already use eEnergy’s energy-saving technologies. eCharge will just be an extension of the vast services Energy already provides to the education and public sector.
eEnergy currently manages 12,153 metres in the public sector, including the NHS, emergency services, and housing associations.
The education industry is a huge untapped market that can assist the UK’s move to low-carbon transportation more quickly. The UK has 32,000 educational institutions with roughly 3.4m people as staff or students in the education sector.
eEnergy will reportedly install EO manufactured chargers in the public sector to help the Government’s 2030 target of 145,000 extra charge points in the UK, coinciding with the imposition of a ban on new internal combustion engines.
Harvey Sinclair, CEO, eEnergy said, “The government has rightly set ambitious net zero targets, and EVs will play a fundamental role in this strategy. However, ensuring everyone has access to reliable charging, especially for those who cannot plug in at home, poses considerable challenges.”
“Like many employers, schools face a growing demand for EV chargers just as energy costs reach record highs. Our ambitious rollout will make life easier for teachers and other drivers by offering an affordable and accessible alternative and gives eEnergy an exciting new product category in a high growth market. “
eEnergy shares gained 2.4% to 10.5p following the news of its new joint venture with EO Charging.