FOI request (FOIR-582383228)

EV Charging

Requested Thu 01 February 2024
Responded Thu 04 April 2024

Could I please issue a Freedom of Information Act request to ascertain:

1. >How much power was delivered across all the 5,536 sessions the chargers have been used for since April 2023?

2. What was the total time users were connected throughout all 5,536 sessions the chargers have been used for since April 2023?

3. How much money were consumers charged for all 5,536 sessions the chargers have been used for since April 2023?

4. What is the maximum load of the installation at Priory Street car park?

5. What is the maximum load of the installation at Carlisle Parade car park?

6. Are the 2 reserved Council vehicle chargers at the Carlisle Parade car park on the same installation as the public chargers?

7. What is the unit cost per kWh that the Council is currently paying?

Response

Please accept my apologies for the delay in responding.

1. Since April 2023 there have now been 6,585 charge sessions across our network which have delivered 114,546 kW.

2. Information not held.

3. For the 6,585 session total charges amounted to £30,933.

4. The electrical supply to Priory Street Multi Storey consists of a 650A three phase supply. The approved contractors determined from the loading survey that it was possible to take a 160A three phase sub main from the panel board to a new EV distribution board supporting 10x 22KW three phase charging stations.

5. The electrical supply is a 100A three phase supply. The loading survey carried out by approved installers determined that it would be possible to support 2x 22KW 3 phase charging stations.

6. On a separate supply.

7. It varies from 26p to 89p.