Learn how to access and use the electric vehicle charging points.
Electric Vehicles
Dedicated pay-as-you-go charging points on campus, save money on those expensive petrol and diesel bills and reduce your tailpipe emissions to zero. These are just some of the benefits of travelling by electric vehicle.
Cheaper parking permit for electric vehicles
A discounted annual Plug-in Electric Vehicle Parking Permit for 2022-23 priced at £150 is available for plug-in electric vehicles. You then pay for what you use at the charging points each time at a flat rate of 32p/kWh. Other parking permits are also valid at the charging points, including the popular 1-day scratch cards.
Charging points across campus
There are 36 charging points on campus for plug-in electric vehicles. These are operated under contract by AMP-EV.
- Furness Avenue - 19 spaces
- InfoLab21 - 2 spaces
- Visitor Car Park E - 4 spaces
- Farrer Avenue - 1 space
- Health Innovation Campus - 10 spaces
The usual parking permit rules apply. Drivers must use the AMP-EV app to access a charging point. Users are then billed for the amount of electricity used.
Questions on Electric Vehicle Charging
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What is the tariff for charging?
The tariff for charging is 32p/kWh. This tariff is fixed by the University until 30th September 2023. You will be charged for the exact amount used and there is no minimum charge.
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Who do I contact regarding billing queries?
Please contact AmpEV on Tel: 0800 368 9125, or email: enquires@ampev.co.uk
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What are the parking permit rules for using the EV charging points?
Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00:
- A valid University parking permit, scratch card or visitor pay & display ticket must be clearly displayed in the front windscreen of the electric vehicle.
- EV Permits are valid but all other permit types are valid too including staff scratch cards.
- All vehicles must be a plug-in electric vehicle and be plugged into an electric vehicle charging point if parked in a charging bay.
Evenings after 18:00 and at weekends:
- No permit, scratch card or pay & display ticket is required.
- All vehicles must be a plug-in electric vehicle and be plugged into an electric vehicle charging point if parked in a charging bay.
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My cable is locked in the charging point, how do I unlock it?
First check that you have pushed the plug fully into the socket. Pulling the plug before the lock has released can cause the lock to jam in the plug.
If the cable remains locked please call AmpEV Tel: 0800 368 9125. This support is available 24 hours a day.
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Who can I contact in case of a problem?
Please contact AmpEV, Tel: 0800 368 9125 or email: enquires@ampev.co.uk in case of a problem. The telephone number is available for support 24 hours a day.
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Do I have to register a payment card on the AMP-EV app?
Yes, you won't be able to use the charging points unless you register a payment card to your AMP-EV account on the app. Very soon, payment by PayPal or ApplePay will be possible instead of using a credit or debit card.
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Is it ok to park in a standard staff parking space with an Electric Vehicle Parking Permit?
Yes, EV Permit holders can park in any staff parking space when not using one of the charging points and display their permit. Student EV Permit holders must park on South-West Campus if not using one of the charging points.
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Will I be charged for electricity when my car is still plugged in to a charging point but is fully charged?
No, you will only be charged for the electricity your vehicle consumes whilst plugged into the charging point. When fully charged, the vehicle stops drawing electricity from the charging point.
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Can I end my charging session remotely through the app?
Yes. Drivers can choose to end the charging session remotely by stopping the charging in the app. This will prevent any further electricity from being used even when the charging cable remains plugged into the charging point.
Make your salary go a lot further
Staff can benefit from the Low Emissions Car Scheme via Flexible Benefits. This great employee benefit allows you to offset some of your salary before it’s taxed in exchange for a brand new low emission car complete with insurance, vehicle tax, breakdown cover, tyres and servicing.
Flexible Benefits