Evolt Charging to operate EV chargers for Dundee City Council.

The deal is for 20 years and covers the council’s public and fleet EV chargers. Dundee City Council has picked Evolt Charging to manage, operate, and maintain its EV chargers.

The deal is for 20 years and covers the council’s public and fleet EV chargers. Evolt, a subsidiary of SWARCO Smart Charging, has been working with Dundee City Council since 2011, when it provided the city’s first EV charging outlets.

Under the agreement, Evolt will run over 190 chargers, including 37 rapid chargers, six battery storage systems, and seven solar arrays spread among four rapid charging hubs and three parking lots.

Evolt has also been providing infrastructure support to Dundee City Council’s fleet electrification initiative since 2021. Justin Meyer, managing director of SWARCO Smart Charging, stated, “Since Dundee City Council became our first customer in Scotland in 2011, they have continued to lead the way in championing sustainable infrastructure.”

“The council has continued to highlight the importance of EV charging for the local community through positive long-term planning and support, and this total commitment approach will continue.

“Over the last 15 years, we have collaborated with the Scottish government and local authorities to develop critical charging infrastructure where it is most needed, with our 70-strong team offering premier services and customer support from our Scotland base at MSIP in Dundee.

“Evolt are in a unique position to support organisations in Scotland transition away from ChargePlace Scotland (CPS) and are fully committed to making that migration as smooth and seamless as possible for all.” The agreement with Evolt is part of Transport Scotland’s strategy to transition the CPS network away from a publically supported operator model.

Councillor Siobhan Tolland, depute convener of fair work, economic growth, and infrastructure at Dundee City Council, stated that “this new agreement will help to ensure the continued growth and reliability of Dundee’s EV charging infrastructure.”

“We’ve accomplished a lot already, but we’re not complacent.

The council will continue to work on the steps outlined in our Net Zero Transition Plan to make the city more sustainable and promote the emergence of quality green jobs.

“It is vital that we do so in a way that delivers economic and environmental value for our residents, and this partnership helps us do exactly that.”

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