Our partnership with Cornwall Council
Cornwall’s EV infrastructure
Cornwall Council are working towards the adoption of sustainable mobility. By officially recognising a Climate Emergency in 2019, they have made it their mission to promote the widespread take up of electric vehicles (EV) throughout the county through the provision of an extensive and accessible EV structure.
The demands of Cornwall are unique. With the need to simultaneously supply the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors, through a cohesive EV network.
They have been working in partnership with us for many years to support this initiative and drive progress, and to date we have delivered up to 113 charging units (226 points) across Cornwall.
What’s next?
To support their plans to become carbon neutral by 2030, we’ll be working in partnership with Cornwall Council, to supply, install, maintain, and operate electric vehicle charging points throughout the county, with a mix of 7kW AC, 22kW AC and 50kW DC chargers.
What types of EV chargers can I find in Cornwall?
The network utilises a combination of charger types across Cornwall from Launceston to Newlyn and many locations in between.
Each year Cornwall welcomes many visitors, the plan is to help provide ample access to EV charge points for visitors, whilst maintaining a consistent supply for residents.
You can access details here, or learn more about EV charging in Cornwall including FAQs below.
Fast 7KW AC charging units
- Charges two cars simultaneously
- Pay by registering for a SWARCO E.Connect account
Either request a SWARCO E.Connect RFID payment card
Or download E.Connect app: www.swarcoeconnect.org - These charging units do not accept contactless payment.
- Overseas tourists, or those without a UK bank account, in fact anyone can pay with webpay.swarcoeconnect.org
- You will need to bring your own Type 2 cable to be able to charge
- How to use our fast charger>
Rapid 50kW charging units
- Charges two cars simultaneously
- Rapid charging units accept contactless payment as well as RFID cards or E.Connect app.
- These units have both AC and DC options, to access DC charging use the cable on the unit
- Overseas tourists, or those without a UK bank account, in fact anyone, can pay with webpay.swarcoeconnect.org
- How to use our rapid charger>
FAQs
- Where can I locate a charge point in Cornwall?
A detailed map of public and private charging points is available at Zap Map , or SWARCO e-connect for SWARCO Charge Points.
- How do I unplug my cable?
You may still need to unlock your car’s charging port to unplug your cables. Refer to your vehicle user guide for details
- Do I need to pay for parking?
Users will need to pay any applicable parking charges. Electric vehicle charging prices are set by the operator (SWARCO trading as Evolt Charging) at market rates.
- Do I need to bring a cable to charge my car?
You will need to bring your own Type 2 cable to be able to charge using our 7Kw chargers.
- I don’t want to share my personal details to charge my car, how can I pay?
That’s easy you can pay with webpay.swarcoeconnect.org