Electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles

Important Notice

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING UPDATE – AUGUST 2024

The tender for an EV parking solution has been awarded to both replace and install additional units to Zest, who will operate the charging units on competitive market rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I report an issue with the current electric vehicle charging unit?

Please submit the location of the car park, unit number and description of the issue to the Transport & Mobility team at TransportMobility@warwick.ac.uk to ensure we are able to monitor the progress of the repairs whilst the programme of works in underway.

Zest chargers may be reported to the supplier directly within the app or by calling 03335774245.

When will the new electric vehicle charging solution be implemented?

Zest is currently onsite implementing the rollout of charging units. Local signage will be posted on the units to indicate the dates when replacement works will begin. Current works in progress are:

Location	Type	Programme date(s)
Cryfield Village car park	New units	Mid Jul 24 - w/c 19th Aug
Kirby Corner car park	Replacing existing infrastructure	W/c 19th Aug for 6 weeks
Gibbet Hill East car park	New units & replacing existing infrastructure	W/c 23rd Sep for 5 weeks

Other locations dates are to be confirmed.

Will there be any costs for charging my car?

Yes, there will be charges for the electricity per kWh at competitive market rates. Rates will be displayed within the app.

Map of EV facilities

A map showing all the EV charging point on campus

Click for full sized map.

Once the rollout to replace our infrastructure with Zest units is complete, all users will be able to charge their vehicles using the Zest app. However in the meantime we have different operates based on their location. Please click on each tab to find out more about the options we have available.

Zest

New Zest chargers have been installed and will be ready on the week commencing 19th August 2024 within the Cryfield Village car park, including a dual 50kW rapid charger.

To use these units you’ll need to:

1.

Download the app on the App StoreLink opens in a new window or Google PlayLink opens in a new window to create an account and register your details.

2.

An image of a mobile device showing the Zest application open and which chargers are available.

Scan the QR code on the unit using the app.

3.

An image of the Zest application charging page.

Use the app to start your charging session.

Car Park 14a (Char.gy)

We have 3 Char.gy EV charging units on Westwood Campus, in the car park over the road from the Avon Building (as shown on our map).

To use these units you’ll need to:

Register with Char.gy online. The campus units are free to use, but you will need to register for a free plan, which does involve registering details of a valid debit or credit card.
Once you’ve parked, check the number on the unit you’re connected to, and visit char.gy/XXXXX (putting the number where the Xs are). Enter your details there, and the unit will start charging your vehicle.

Monthly plans are also available if you also intend to use char.gy units elsewhere. For more information, see char.gy.

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