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Thurrock Council unlocks EV future with 4,000+ chargepoints in new partnership with Zest.
News
Zest has officially been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2024 by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture
Zest's £7m investment added to £4m LEVI grant for 250 new charging locations across the county
Installations
New EV charging facilities at Frenchgate Shopping Centre in Doncaster, the city’s leading shopping and retail destination
2,500 chargers in seven square miles make Hackney national leader in EV charging provision.
Investment in response to Zest’s increasing commercial momentum as it converts a burgeoning number of strategic contracts into large scale deployments
Zest and Uber partner with Brent Council to double the number of fast EV chargers, improving access for drivers across the local community.
Zest and Harworth Group deliver ultra-rapid EV charging at Doncaster’s Riverdale Park, making it easier for residents and visitors to charge.
Innovation
Public EV charging is central to the UK’s energy transition, yet it lacks a dedicated SIC code. This blog explores why proper classification is key to better data, policy and long-term planning.
Insights
This blog explores the role of proximity in shaping behaviour, drawing on data to show why a “5-minute walk” could become a critical benchmark for effective infrastructure planning.
Complete guide to UK EV charger grants for 2026. WCS increasing to £500/socket, LEVI Fund, Scottish grants, fleet schemes and tax incentives. Updated March 2026.
Zest has been awarded a place on the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Framework for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.
An in-depth view of on-street EV charging infrastructure in the UK.