FAQs
- availability of a suitable power supply
- highway constraints
- insufficient physical space e.g. pavement width
- planning constraints
When will I start seeing charge points on Kent streets?
The first phase of installations will begin in summer 2026.
Who are Urban Fox?
Urban Fox are a UK-based company that works in partnership with local authorities to design, install, and operate reliable, user-friendly on-street public EV charging infrastructure.
Urban Fox are a joint venture between Balfour Beatty and Urban Electric Networks, combining Balfour Beatty’s expertise in large-scale infrastructure delivery with Urban Electric’s innovation in smart street-level charging technology.
Through this partnership, Urban Fox supports councils in meeting their sustainable transport goals by handling the full delivery process — from site surveys and design through to installation, maintenance, and back-office management — ensuring that on-street EV charging is accessible, affordable, and future-proof.
Further details are available via Urban Fox's website.
What type of charge points will they be?
Urban Fox are able to offer a variety of different options to suit different environments and circumstances. However, the vast majority of the charge points will be AC chargers (7-22kW).
How long will it take to charge my car?
The charging time depends on several factors, including battery size, current charge level and charger speed. With a 7kW charge point you would get 20-40 miles for every hour the car is on charge. To charge from 20%-80% it would take between 8 and 12 hours. So, you would be able to leave your EV overnight and return to a fully charged vehicle, ready to start your day.
Who can use the charge points?
The charge points will be primarily for local residents and where possible they will be installed in areas with residential permit parking zone restrictions. Only EVs that are plugged in may park in the charge point bays.
Will you consult with local residents?
In most cases electric vehicle only bays will be enforced by a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). Each TRO is advertised and consulted on. Anyone can object to, or support, any of the proposed traffic orders. More information can be found on the KCC's TRO Hub.
Where will the charge points be located?
We are working with District and Borough Councils to find suitable locations for charge points. We would also like to hear from you if you would like to nominate your street. You can do this via the interactive map.
I made a suggestion for my street to get a charge point. Why haven’t you installed one?
Not every street that is suggested will be suitable to receive a charge point. This could be for various reasons, including:
We will investigate every suggestion made, but we can't promise that every site suggested will receive a charge point.
How will the charge points be funded?
The project is entirely funded by Urban Fox’s private investment and by the government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) grant. The project will be delivered without drawing on funding from KCC.
Who will be responsible for the charge points?
Urban Fox will be responsible for the installation, ownership, operation and maintenance of the charge points.
How accessible will the charge points be?
We are working with Motability and the Energy Saving Trust to ensure that wherever possible, the charge points meet accessibility standards for all drivers. More information on charge point accessibility can be found on the Energy Saving Trusts website.