Cenex, in partnership with C40 Cities and the Greater London Authority (GLA), has launched a major project to develop and trial shared EV charging infrastructure for high-mileage fleets across London.
The initiative is part of a global programme led by C40 Cities and Uber, also running in Boston and Phoenix, aimed at improving access to EV charging for over 55,000 drivers.
The 24-month London project began on 3 June 2025 and will run until February 2027, followed by a year of pilot support and data analysis.
These trials aim to test how EV infrastructure can be shared between operators, improving convenience and affordability, two key barriers to EV adoption.
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London and Co-Chair of C40 Cities, commented:
“Whether it’s our emergency services, taxis, private hire, delivery vans, or any of the other essential transport moving through the city daily, we know that increasing the number of zero emission vehicles will result in cleaner air and fewer emissions.”
The project
Cenex will lead on stakeholder engagement, pilot design and evaluation, and the development of best-practice models to inform the long-term strategies of GLA, Uber, and C40 Cities.
Lessons learned will also be shared with other cities tackling similar EV infrastructure challenges.
“This project will explore the opportunities, challenges, and best practices for the shared use of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI) for high mileage vehicle (HMV) fleets in London,” said Juliette Kariuki-Cobbett, Project Lead at Cenex.
“Facilitating the sharing of existing charging assets will be a key step in accelerating the electrification of high-mileage fleets.”
Mark Watts, Executive Director at C40, added: “Ensuring that charging infrastructure is accessible means people living in cities can reap the benefits in terms of cleaner air and quieter streets.”
The pilots aim to offer scalable solutions for shared charging and inform future infrastructure strategy worldwide.
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