Under the terms of an initial two-year tender agreement with UK Power Networks, Ubitricity will implement a pilot programme to reduce strain on the grid.
Ubitricity will supply, install and manage the new charge points covering a range of on-street and residential locations across West Berkshire district.
Move is part of a wider effort to bring more EV charging availability to millions of UK drivers without private parking and help local authorities get their charging networks up-and-running as quickly as possible.
Acquisition marks Shell’s expansion into the fast-growing on-street EV charging market and will provide critical competencies, helping to scale its overall EV charging offer.