Responsibility for managing Oxford’s public on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging network will transfer to Oxfordshire County Council during March and April 2026.
The change includes both the existing on-street EV chargepoints across the city and the future rollout of more than 300 additional chargepoints planned through the Government-funded Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) scheme.
What is changing?
During March and April 2026, Oxfordshire County Council will take on responsibility for the overall management of Oxford’s on-street EV charging network. This includes:
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Existing public on-street EV chargepoints
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The delivery and oversight of more than 300 new chargepoints across the city through the LEVI programme
Connected Kerb will operate Oxford’s on-street charging network and will manage the day-to-day operation of bollard-style chargepoints.
This change will support a coordinated, countywide approach to EV infrastructure, helping to ensure consistent standards, efficient rollout and long-term management of on-street charging.
Migration of existing chargepoints
Work is currently underway to move existing on-street chargepoints into the new management and operational arrangements.
As part of the transition:
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Some lamppost chargepoints will be temporarily taken offline while replacement solutions are prepared at the same location.
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Where lamppost units cannot be directly replaced, chargepoints will be relocated nearby as part of on-street LEVI installations planned for this summer.
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Bollard-style chargepoints will transition to the new operational arrangements under Connected Kerb.
We appreciate this may cause temporary inconvenience and apologise for any disruption while these changes are implemented. Every effort is being made to minimise the impact on EV drivers.
To support users during the transition:
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Temporary signage will be installed at affected locations directing drivers to Zapmap to locate their nearest chargepoint.
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Contact details will be provided on site for anyone needing further information or support.
What's staying the same
A small number of rapid (DC) taxi chargers located on the public highway will remain under the responsibility of Oxford City Council.
EV chargers at Redbridge Park and Ride and Seacourt Park and Ride will also continue to be managed by Oxford City Council.
Expanding Oxford’s EV charging network
The transfer of responsibility will also allow Oxfordshire County Council to lead the next phase of on-street EV charging expansion across the city, supported by LEVI funding.
In addition, Oxford City Council will install LEVI-funded EV chargepoints across a number of council-owned car parks, helping expand affordable and reliable public charging across the city.
The planned rollout of more than 300 additional chargepoints will help to:
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support residents without access to off-street parking
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enable the transition to electric vehicles
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improve local air quality and reduce carbon emissions
Further information on locations, delivery timescales and opportunities to get involved will be shared as the programme progresses.
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