Multi-Storey Car Parks

Charging hubs are now completed at Dundee’s three main multi-storey car parks – Greenmarket, Olympia and Gellatly Street. This project was awarded funding as part of the Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund established by Transport Scotland from funds awarded under the European Regional Development Fund 2014-2020 programme as well as Transport Scotland funding to support an increased proportion of ultra-low emission vehicles on Scotland’s roads.

The three charging hubs collectively provide an extra 60 charge point connections across the city, which at the time doubled the number of charge points available to the public. The sites have been chosen to encourage commuters to charge during the day while at work and residents of the nearby homes to charge their EV at night. This development allows households without off-street parking to consider an EV as a feasible choice in the future.

#Greenmarket opened in September 2019

Greenmarket is the first of three multi-storey hubs built in Dundee as part of the Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund. The hub, which is situated at the top level of Greenmarket's multi-storey car park, has 20 charging bays with 10x7kw chargers, as well as solar canopies across the bays which provide up to 41kW of power.

The hub also has an innovative second-life battery storage system manufactured by Connected Energy. The unit allows for the power created by the solar panels to be saved and used at a later time when the sun is not shining. The hub also uses a central system to control the charging points, an innovative development that is cheaper to manufacture and add to when necessary. It also boasts dynamic load management, which shifts the supply of energy depending on how many vehicles are charging.

#Olympia opened in January 2021

The second charging hub built as part of the Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund is situated at the top level of the Olympia multi-storey car park. Similarly to Greenmarket, this charging hub has 20 bays and 10 x 7kW chargers, which are powered by solar array capable of producing 35kWp.

The hub also boasts Tesla Powerwalls – innovative compact battery storage systems, which allows for saving power generated by solar. The site’s power resilience is further strengthened by dynamic load management, which helps control the power flow during peak demand times.

#GellatlyStreet opened in February 2022

The last hub developed as part of the Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund is located at the top level of the Gellatly Street multi-storey car park. This hub also features 20 parking bays, only this time with 10 x 22kW chargers to allow for faster charging. The chargers are powered by a solar array of 109kWp capacity.

Ten Tesla Power Units were installed to store the renewable energy generated on the site, while dynamic load management allows better control of the power flow.

#BellStreet currently under works

The underused Bell Street multi-storey car park is currently undergoing major work as part of a large redevelopment project. The facility is being transformed into a multi-modal green travel hub which will provide parking spaces that are wider and more accessible than traditional spaces. The hub will also provide EV charge points.

Parking charges at multi-storey car parks

Please note that you are required to obtain a parking ticket while your electric vehicle is plugged in and charging at a multi-storey car park. An affordable option would be to charge your EV overnight, as parking charges are enforced from Monday to Sunday between 8am and 8pm, and parking is free outside of those hours.

For more information about parking fees at multi-storey car parks in Dundee, please visit https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/parking-information/variable-stay-car-parks-multi-storey or contact the Parking team at parking@dundeecity.gov.uk.

Testimonials

“I love my new Nissan Leaf… the forward-thinking city council are at the forefront of the whole electric car revolution”

Lorraine Kelly

“Electric taxis always surprise our customers with how quiet they are. The switch from fuel to electricity has saved us thousands – and it’s clean too!”

There are now a total of 235 electric taxis operating in Dundee which is almost 40% of all taxis operating in the city.

Dundee Taxis

For over a decade, Dundee City Council has been committed to transforming transportation. Today, Dundee is one of the UK's leading EV cities, with 34% of fleet vehicles being electric. This is facilitated by an extensive network of electric vehicle charging hubs and infrastructure covering the city, and more recently, the incorporation of renewable energy solutions into city projects.

Dundee City Council

“The excellent charging infrastructure in Dundee makes running an electric car very easy. I often plug in to one of the chargers in town, pop to the shops and my Nissan Leaf is fully charged by the time I’m done. I can’t wait to use the charging hubs that are planned across the city.”

Elinor, Dundee

“We are now using an electric car since 2012 and will not go back to a petrol car. The drive is smooth, responsive and quiet. With Dundee getting better and better with chargers in several places, what’s not to like? The car has saved us money compared to the Ford Ka we had before, with currently over 90,000 miles, you can’t tell us it’s not used. Looking forward to the new charging hubs in Dundee.”

Erwin, Alyth

“EVs have only 1% of the moving components, so they’re really reliable. There are EVs that have clocked up over 174,000 miles in three years and only needed a ball bearing replaced. Switching to an EV from a 70mpg hybrid and charging it at home has saved me £500 per year on fuel and maintenance alone – double that if I only use Dundee’s free public charge points!”

Euan, Dundee University graduate

“Our two electric vans have completely transformed our business. Not only have they helped reduced our running costs, but they are much better for the environment and work well with the stop start style of driving that we do on our free pick-up and delivery service. The move over to electric vehicles has been extremely easy due to the excellent facilities for charging in the local Dundee area. We are even considering adding a third electric vehicle to our fleet.”

Laundry On-Line

“Using the EVs with Co Wheels has been a game changer for me. I’m a new driver and it’s been amazing to have access to a range of EVs that I can hire on the spot. It’s also really good knowing that I’m being kind on the environment and that I’m not polluting the air. Using these vehicles has persuaded me to look into purchasing my own EV in the future."

Chloe, Co Wheels user

"We are proud to see our city leading the charge when it comes to electric vehicles. Dundee is one of the most EV-friendly cities in the UK, with a growing network of rapid and accessible charging hubs - you’re never far from a top-up.

From pioneering charging infrastructure to supporting community and council EV adoption, the city is setting a powerful example for others to follow."

Sustainable Dundee Network

“Dundee City Council shows time and time again its commitment to low carbon innovation.

Connected Energy has worked with the Council since 2016 to provide battery energy storage for the City’s charging hubs. The low carbon team at the Council push the boundaries and continuously strives to bring innovative thinking to its charging infrastructure.”

Matthew Lumsden, Connected Energy

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