Residents in Oxford, Oxfordshire, will see a change in how local electric vehicle charging is managed as Oxford City Council hands over its network to Oxfordshire County Council. This transition started on 17 March 2026 and is expected to be finished by the end of April 2026. The move aims to make charging points more reliable and easier to use for everyone in the area.
The handover covers all current on-street charging points and includes plans to build more than 300 new spots. These extra points are being paid for by a government project called the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) scheme. This funding will help expand the network so more residents can charge their cars near their homes.
A company called Connected Kerb will take over the daily running of the bollard-style chargers. Drivers may need to use the Connected Kerb app or contactless payment for the service, as these points move into new management arrangements.
Some charging points built into lampposts will be turned off for a short time while they are replaced or moved. These changes are being made to ensure that all charging equipment across the county meets the same high standards. Signage will be used to help drivers find the nearest working chargers while this work is happening.
The City Council will keep responsibility for certain parts of the network, such as the rapid (DC) chargers used by taxis on public roads. It will also continue to manage the charging stations located at the Redbridge and Seacourt Park and Ride sites. This means these specific services will not change hands during the current handover process.
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