Southend replaces Alexandra Street car park chargers under £1.4 million LEVI scheme with Zest
By Eve
Southend City Council has installed new electric vehicle chargers at Alexandra Street Car Park, operated by Zest, replacing previous infrastructure. The deployment is part of the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure programme, one of the largest local charging schemes in the UK, backed by £1.4 million in government funding and Zest investment at no cost to the council. The chargers are now live and support the council's ambition to be a leading green city.
Why it matters: The project demonstrates how LEVI funding enables councils to upgrade public charging infrastructure without capital outlay, with Zest taking the investment risk. For CPOs and installers, it signals ongoing procurement opportunities as councils expand networks under government backed programmes.