Following a successful trial in Camden , London , Virgin Media plans to install 1,200 charging sites for electric vehicles in residential areas across the UK over the next 18 months . Virgin Media Park & Charge will use the 40,000 street cabinets that are part of the company ’s cable car network . Freelance Local authorities from London to Southend - on - Sea are involved in the project . Pricing details are not yet clear ; however , in the pilot conducted in conjunction with Connected London and Camden Council , drivers reportedly paid £ 3.50 an hour for up to four hours use of the service .
Following a successful trial in Camden , London , Virgin Media plans to install 1,200 charging sites for electric vehicles in residential areas across the UK over the next 18 months . Virgin Media Park & Charge will use the 40,000 street cabinets that are part of the company ’s cable car network . Local authorities from London to Southend - on - Sea are involved in the project . Pricing details are not yet clear ; however , in the pilot conducted in conjunction with Connected London and Camden Council , drivers reportedly paid £ 3.50 an hour for up to four hours use of the service .