The Mayor Boris Johnson announced a network of charge points is planned to support the Olympic and Paralympic zero-emission electric vehicle fleet. After the Games, the charge points will boost the Mayor's growing Source London electric network.
The significant number of charge points provided by GE will ensure ample power supply, provided by EDF Energy, for the London 2012 fleet of 200 BMW and Mini electric vehicles, helping to create the most sustainable Games ever. After the sporting events, the charge points will become part of Source London, a lasting legacy benefiting electric car drivers in the Capital and especially those living or visiting the regenerated east of city.
Source London, launched by the Mayor in May 2011, already boasts over 200 charge points making it the Capital’s largest charge point network. By 2013, 1,300 charging points will be installed. Membership of Source London allows for limitless re-charging of its publicly accessible network in locations across the city.
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: “It is my goal to lengthen London's lead as the electric vehicle capital of Europe, so it is fitting that this city is hosting the largest motor show dedicated to greener vehicles. I encourage people to come along, have a test drive on the EcoVelocity test track and get a cracking deal on Source London membership to boot.
“As a greater choice of electric cars to market, more and more Londoners will want to buy them. So it is great news that a network of charge points set to support the Olympic electric fleet next year, will go on to bolster Source London, creating a superb legacy for the capital's growing army of eco-drivers.”
