Amey, in partnership with Manchester City Council, has launched a pilot scheme installing lamppost-mounted electric vehicle (EV) chargers on residential streets across the city.
Building on the successful delivery of Amey’s first EV charging installations in Trafford, the Manchester pilot marks the next phase in the company’s growing role in supporting local authorities to deliver accessible, future ready EV infrastructure at scale.
The initiative supports Manchester’s ambitions for cleaner travel, making EV charging more accessible and supporting residents as well as the many people who travel into the city for work and leisure. The pilot has been funded through the City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlements fund and looks to provide insight into the availability and demand for close to home public charging solutions across Manchester.
The pilot began on 1 March 2026, with many lamppost charge points already live and 38 units being installed in total, operated and maintained by Amey. By utilising existing lampposts for EV charging points, the scheme makes efficient use of existing street infrastructure to provide convenient close to home charging options for residents and visitors alike.
Locations were selected in collaboration with Manchester City Council in areas where homes are less likely to have driveways and where on-street charging is most needed. As part of the trial, some chargers have been installed near dropped kerbs to explore how on-street charging can better support accessibility needs of EV drivers.
The chargers are designed to be simple to use, allowing drivers to start a session through the Amey EV Charging app, available on Apple and Android devices or QR code or roaming card.
Anna Gornall, EVCI Account Director at Amey, said: “This pilot is a significant step forward in Amey’s ambitious plans to expand EV charging infrastructure across Manchester. Following the successful installation of our first EV charge points in Trafford, launching lamppost‑mounted chargers in Manchester is a natural progression in building a more flexible and accessible charging network across the city region. By choosing locations that respond to real demand, Amey is helping to shape a future-ready EV network for Manchester.”
Councillor Tracey Rawlins, Executive Member for Clean Air, Environment and Transport, said: “This pilot is a practical way of bringing EV charging closer to where people live, especially for households that cannot install a charger at home. As more drivers begin to consider electric vehicles, it is important that Manchester tests solutions that work for real streets and real communities.”
The pilot will run until 2029, giving Manchester City Council and Amey the opportunity to assess usage patterns, customer experience and the wider role of on-street charging in supporting EV drivers across the city.
Residents can view charger locations and availability via the Amey EV Charging app or Amey’s EV Charging social channels. Further information can be found on evc.amey.co.uk.