The distribution network operator (DNO) has bought three Peugeot iOns, which will be based at its offices in Canning Town, Elephant and Castle, Maidstone, Dartford, and Eltham.
The three EVs will become part of UKPN’s Low Carbon London EV trial, which is monitoring 51 commercial, 720 public, and 31 residential charge points to study the charging behaviour of EV owners. This research will then be used to help the DNO develop a network able to cope with a predicted increase in the number of EVs.
Liam O’Sullivan, Low Carbon London programme director, said: “If a green, low carbon revolution is heading for Britain’s roads it will have an equally revolutionary impact on our electricity networks.
“We felt it was time to look no further than our own back yard at an alternative way to potentially power our fleet into the future. We’re taking a small but symbolic step in the drive towards an electric future.”