{"id":16817,"date":"2025-06-23T09:19:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T09:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/?p=16817"},"modified":"2025-11-26T08:29:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T08:29:25","slug":"as-part-of-the-universitys-five-year-travel-plan-our-roadmap-for-promoting-more-sustainable-low-carbon-travel-options-were-making-significant-improvements-to-ele","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/06\/23\/as-part-of-the-universitys-five-year-travel-plan-our-roadmap-for-promoting-more-sustainable-low-carbon-travel-options-were-making-significant-improvements-to-ele\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Vehicle Charging Upgrades Across Our Campuses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As part of the University\u2019s Five-Year Travel Plan \u2013 our roadmap for promoting more sustainable, low-carbon travel options \u2013 we\u2019re making significant improvements to electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across all campuses. You can read more about the Travel Plan <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/07\/University-of-Reading-Travel-Plan-2024-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What\u2019s New?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16824\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16824\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-attachment-id=\"16824\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/06\/23\/as-part-of-the-universitys-five-year-travel-plan-our-roadmap-for-promoting-more-sustainable-low-carbon-travel-options-were-making-significant-improvements-to-ele\/img_3968-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3968-2-scaled.jpg?fit=1920%2C2560&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1750666670&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.96&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00044603033006244&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_3968\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3968-2-scaled.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3968-2-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C853&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-16824 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3968-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"New SportsPark EV charger\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3968-2-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3968-2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3968-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3968-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3968-2-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3968-2-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">New SportsPark EV charger<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We\u2019ve recently upgraded the public EV chargers at Whiteknights Campus SportsPark and Greenlands Campus. Additionally, we\u2019ve installed four brand-new EV chargers at London Road Campus. These upgrades support our wider five-year Travel Plan and help to make low-emission travel easier and more accessible for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>New Charging Provider \u2013 Amp EV<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16825\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16825\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-attachment-id=\"16825\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/2025\/06\/23\/as-part-of-the-universitys-five-year-travel-plan-our-roadmap-for-promoting-more-sustainable-low-carbon-travel-options-were-making-significant-improvements-to-ele\/img_3969-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3969-2-scaled.jpg?fit=1920%2C2560&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 15&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1750666677&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.96&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00050403225806452&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_3969\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3969-2-scaled.jpg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3969-2-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C853&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-16825 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3969-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"AMP EV charger with QR codes for easy access and use\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3969-2-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3969-2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3969-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3969-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3969-2-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.reading.ac.uk\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/06\/IMG_3969-2-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16825\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">AMP EV charger with QR codes for easy access and use<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We\u2019ve switched our EV charging provider from BP Pulse to Amp EV. This change offers a more user-friendly experience and improved consistency across our charging network. To use the new chargers, you\u2019ll need to download the Amp EV app. Don\u2019t worry if you forget \u2013 QR codes are clearly displayed on each charger to make it easy to access and use.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/amp-ev\/id1585336520\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMP EV &#8211; Apple App Store<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=uk.co.ampev.driverapp&amp;pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMP EV &#8211; Google Play<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>London Road Campus \u2013 Now with EV Chargers!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>London Road Campus now features four EV charging bays:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 bays available for public use<\/li>\n<li>1 bay reserved for a brand-new Electric Vehicle Car Club vehicle, provided through Co-Wheels \u2013 coming soon!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This new car club vehicle will offer a convenient, low-emission option for staff and students who need occasional access to a car without the hassle or cost of ownership.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>These upgrades not only support our goals for reducing carbon emissions, but also make it easier for staff, students, and visitors to make more sustainable travel choices. Therefore, whether you drive an EV yourself or are considering one in the future, improved charging infrastructure is an essential step in supporting greener journeys to and from campus.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about the new charging system or other sustainable travel initiatives, please contact us at sustainability@reading.ac.uk.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s keep making progress toward a cleaner, more sustainable future \u2013 one charge at a time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of the University\u2019s Five-Year Travel Plan \u2013 our roadmap for promoting more sustainable, low-carbon travel options \u2013 we\u2019re making significant improvements to electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across all campuses. You can read more about the Travel Plan here. What\u2019s New? 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