Believ takes control of 110 chargers in Brighton and Hove
By Eve
Charge point operator Believ has assumed operation of more than 110 public chargers across over 30 locations in Brighton and Hove, taking over 7 to 22kW and 50kW plus rapid units previously run by Blink Charging. The CPO is also deploying a further 210 rapid and ultra-rapid chargers under a separate contract, with completion due by the end of 2028, while rapid site equipment replacements are scheduled to finish by the end of November 2026.
Why it matters
The handover demonstrates how local authorities are consolidating charging operations under new CPOs to improve reliability and meet public charging regulations, particularly in areas where 54% of residents lack off-street parking. The phased upgrade and expansion programme offers insight into how councils are balancing immediate service continuity with longer term infrastructure investment.
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- https://transportandenergy.com/2026/10/30/believ-takes-control-of-110-chargers-in-brighton-and-hove/
- Published
- 30 October 2026
- Updated
- 31 October 2026
- Also covered by
- electrive.com · evfleetworld.co.uk · and more via Google News (1, 2, 3, 4)
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- Topic
- EV Charging
- Place
- United Kingdom
- Tag
- Believ
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