Daily EV news · UK · 2 June 2026
EV Charging
EZO wins €206m 15 year Midlands EV charging contract covering four counties
Irish operator EZO has been awarded a €206 million (£176 million) contract by the Fourth Midlands EV Infrastructure Consortium to install and operate 250 charging points across Worcestershire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Warwickshire over 15 years, serving around two million residents. The deal, funded by the UK government without direct council capital investment, follows EZO's €347 million (£300 million) 20 year contract in northern Scotland signed in October 2025. The two projects bring EZO's total UK contract value to €563 million (£476 million).
Why it matters
The consortium model demonstrates how local authorities can procure large scale charging networks without upfront capital, a template likely to be replicated elsewhere. EZO's rapid accumulation of half a billion euros in UK contracts signals both the scale of public sector procurement activity and the competitive advantage of operators able to finance and deliver multi county rollouts.
Policy & Market
Chesterfield ranks among UK's most EV-friendly cities in new assessment
Chesterfield has been named one of the UK's most electric vehicle-friendly cities, according to a report by DerbyWorld. The designation reflects the town's charging infrastructure and policy environment for EV adoption. No specific ranking position or number of charge points was disclosed in the available excerpt.
Why it matters
Recognition as an EV-friendly city signals potential procurement opportunities for charge point operators and suppliers looking to expand or upgrade networks in Chesterfield. The designation may also indicate local authority commitment to further infrastructure investment and supportive planning policies.