We are working with our contractors Connected Kerb, to provide more electric vehicle (EV) car charging points across the district.
Only electric vehicles can use these bays, and vehicles must be plugged in and charging when parked in these designated areas.
For more information about on-street public charging points and on-street private charging points, visit the East Sussex County Council website.
Parking and charging costs
Most car parks in the district are free to use but operate with specific time restrictions.
Car parking prices and operating times differ from site to site, so please check the signage at the car park you are using to ensure you have paid the correct price.
There are also charges applicable for the use of electricity when charging a vehicle and signage will be displayed around the EV Car Charging points to display the charges that customers will incur.
Connected Kerb are moving to a Smart Tariff system to offer more flexibility and savings to users.
Currently, the Day Tariff, applicable from 7am to midnight, is £0.52 per kWh, while the Night Tariff, effective from midnight to 7am, is £0.45 per kWh. There is now also a flat connection fee of £0.30 per session.
Connected Kerb charging points
Currently, 9 car parks have 7kW EV car chargers installed:
- Croft Road Car Park, Crowborough – 6 chargers
- Horsefields Car Park, East Dean – 4 chargers
- Lower Road Car Park, Forest Row – 4 chargers
- Luxford Field Car Park, Uckfield – 6 chargers
- Mill Road Car Park, Heathfield – 4 chargers
- North Road Car Park, Pevensey Bay – 6 chargers
- South Road Car Park, Hailsham – 4 chargers
- The Willows Car Park, Alfriston – 3 chargers
- Vicarage Lane Car Park, Hailsham – 8 chargers
Further works are planned for roll-out of rapid chargers (50kW) at four car park locations. Further updates will be provided at a later date.
Finding a car charging point
You can download the Connected Kerb app via the Appstore or Google Play to locate charge points near you and start charging.
You can also find Connected Kerb charge points on Zap-Map by using the network filter.
How to use the charge points
For instructions on how to access the chargers, you can watch the instructional video from Connected Kerb.
Using the Connected Kerb App, you can either:
- Locate and tap the QR code icon that’s in the middle & at the bottom of the app.
- Locate the QR code icon on the Connected Kerb label that’s on the charging point.
- Position the icon within your camera frame and the charging session will start when the LED turns blue.
- To stop charging, tap “stop charging” in the app and the LED will turn green.
Or
- Enter the 4-digit ID number located on the Connected Kerb label in the search bar at the top of the app, the LED will turn blue.
- To stop charging, tap “stop charging” in the app and the LED will turn green
Reporting Issues
If you encounter an issue, please contact Connected Kerb’s customer support on 0800 0291 696, quoting the charging point number.
Alternatively, you can email support@connectedkerb.co.uk or report the problem directly via the Connected Kerb app.