JustCharge and Zap-Map Partnership Allows EV Drivers to Share Home Chargers
Electric vehicle charging network JustCharge has formed an exciting partnership with Zap-Map. It's an initiative that will benefit EV drivers across the country.
Individuals will now have the opportunity to find and reserve community charge points, through the Zap-Map app.
A recent study found that 1 in 5 EV drivers would be willing to share their home charger with others. This presents a unique opportunity to open up thousands more community chargers across the country. For EV drivers without access to a home charger, this will provide a simple alternative to public charge points.
The partnership aims to make EV charging easier and more accessible. With 1,600 bookable JustCharge points available on Zap-Map, the project is certainly driving in the right direction.
At present, 62% of Brits consider a lack of EV charging infrastructure one of the main barriers to buying an electric car. It’s hoped that the extra charge point availability provided through the partnership will address this concern.
Plus, it offers a perfect solution to the 40% of UK drivers who are unable to charge at home. These individuals will be able to book a slot on a charger within their neighbourhood both quickly and easily.
Though it's not just drivers without a home charger who will benefit from the scheme. Homeowners will reap the rewards too!
With the average household charge point not in use 90% of the time, the initiative will allow homeowners the chance to bring in additional income. This could be used to offset the initial costs of purchasing an electric vehicle.
Anthony Eskinazi, Founder and CEO at JustPark commented:
“Launching our JustCharge listings onto Zap-Map is a huge step for our community charging network. With this partnership, EV drivers can now find and use charging points and enjoy finding one of the thousands of first bookable community charging locations via JustCharge.
“We are proud to partner with Zap-Map, not only to help improve the charging experience for existing EV drivers, but to encourage more drivers with their own home charging units to become a JustCharge host, unlocking the ability for their neighbours without a driveway to switch to an EV too also switch to owning an EV.”
Ben Lane, Co-founder & CTO at Zap-Map said:
“With ever more drivers making the switch to electric, access to a local charger is becoming increasingly important. Although the public charging network is expanding rapidly, there is a real need for community charging closer to home, providing a viable option for those without a driveway to charge an EV.
“The good news is that we know that a fifth of EV drivers are prepared to share their home charger with others, and that’s what makes this new partnership with JustCharge so exciting. Working together, we can give Zap-Map users even greater choice in finding a suitable local charger, creating an additional source of household income for those with home charging points, and providing real benefit to the local community.”
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