char.gy operates a hyper-local public charging network for electric vehicles, providing over 3,600 charge points strategically located on residential streets across the UK. This infrastructure addresses the lack of convenient charging options for the 40% of UK households without access to home charging, ensuring reliable and affordable EV charging for all drivers.
Funding
$20.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many electric vehicle (EV) owners, particularly those residing in urban areas, lack access to private home charging, creating a significant barrier to EV adoption. This absence of convenient charging options necessitates reliance on public charging infrastructure, which can be unreliable, inconveniently located, and expensive.
Solution
char.gy addresses the challenges of public EV charging by deploying a hyper-local network of on-street charge points. By strategically positioning chargers on residential streets, char.gy replicates the convenience of home charging for drivers without off-street parking. The company partners with local governments to deliver cost-effective and robust charging infrastructure, leveraging public funding and private sector investment. char.gy's network prioritizes reliability, affordability, and accessibility, ensuring EV drivers have convenient charging options near their homes.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes EV drivers who lack access to home charging, as well as local governments seeking to expand public EV charging infrastructure within their communities.
Features
- Extensive network of over 3,600 strategically located on-street charge points across the UK
- Focus on residential areas to provide convenient charging for those without home charging
- Market-leading network uptime of 99%
- Ranked as the most affordable tariff provider in 2023/24
- 100% renewable energy sourced when the grid is at its greenest
- User-friendly mobile app for locating charge points, initiating charging sessions, and processing payments
- 24/7 driver support