Long-term EV charging infrastructure partner

14 October, 2025 | Dundee Electric

Following a complex tendering process open to private charge point operators, Dundee City Council has become one of the first local authorities in Scotland to secure a long-term partnership with a private company for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

Evolt Charging, part of SWARCO Smart Charging, has been awarded a 20-year contract to partner with Dundee City Council in the operation and expansion of EV charging hubs and depot infrastructure across the city.

This agreement builds on a long-term working partnership between Dundee City Council and Evolt Charging. Over the past 15 years, Evolt has played a key role in supporting the Council in creating pioneering charging infrastructure, including rapid charging hubs at Lochee, Queen Street, Princes Street and Clepington Road. These sites feature innovative technologies such as second-life battery storage and a world-first rainwater harvesting system.

Under the new contract, Evolt will be responsible for managing, operating and maintaining more than 190 chargers across Dundee. This includes rapid charging hubs and charging facilities within three multi-storey car parks - Greenmarket, Olympia and Gellatly Street. The contract also covers the development of a new rapid charging hub in the north of the city, with the location to be confirmed, and an expansion of charging infrastructure within council depots.

Work is expected to begin in the coming months, starting with the migration to a new backoffice system in preparation for the conclusion of the contract with ChargePlace Scotland. Dundee City Council is one of the first Scottish local authorities to make this shift, which will result in many charge points across Scotland being transferred to new operators.

More announcements regarding the transition to the new backoffice and its impact on existing users will follow. For the latest updates, keep an eye on the Drive Dundee Electric website and follow updates on Twitter. Information can also be found on the Transition Resource Hub.

Until the migration is live, customers can use the ChargePlace Scotland network as normal.

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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