This page shows the progress being made to install public-use Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points at Council car parks across Rhondda Cynon Taf. During May 2022, the Council announced it has secured funding to install the facilities at 31 car parks, having worked closely with the Cardiff Capital Region.
View further details of charging facilities across the borough
An important part of the Council’s climate change commitment is promoting the use of electric vehicles and providing EV charging facilities for residents unable to charge at home. The Council’s Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy covers the period 2021 to 2030, and is available to view online.
Electric vehicles significantly reduce the exhaust emissions that are produced in comparison to petrol and diesel vehicles, resulting in improved air quality.
The Council is also bidding for further funding to install even more EV charging points at additional locations beyond the 31 sites it has already secured funding for.
Information about the 31 sites
There will be more than 70 installations and they will be mix of 7kw-22kw fast charging points with many sites having multiple charging points. They will be installed and maintained by contractor Connected Kerb, with installations across all 31 sites completed in 2022.
The contractor has provided a Frequently Asked Questions page about the EV charging points being installed – ranging from how to charge a vehicle, to the length of time it takes and the price of use. The FAQs can be accessed here.
The section below will be regularly updated, as Connected Kerb starts work at different locations throughout the year:
| Confirmed site | Number of chargers at each site | Date that worked commenced on site | Status |
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Llantrisant Leisure Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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06/06/22
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Awaiting Connection
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Gilfach Goch Recreation Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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30/05/22
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Awaiting Connection
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Tonyrefail Leisure Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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06/06/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Talbot Green Community Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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13/06/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Llantrisant Road, Pontyclun
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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13/06/22
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Awaiting Connection
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Porth Park & Ride Phase 1
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2x 7kw (4 bays)
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20/06/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Porth Park & Ride Phase 2
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2x 7kw (4 bays)
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20/06/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Porth Plaza
Car park
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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20/06/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Tonypandy Upper Car Park
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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20/06/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Rhondda Fach Leisure Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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20/06/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Aberdare Railway Station Park and Ride
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2x 7kw (4 bays)
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28/06/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Rock Grounds, Aberdare
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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28/06/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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High Street Car Park, Aberdare
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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28/06/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Crown Buildings, Aberdare
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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04/07/22
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Awaiting Connection
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Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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04/07/22
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Awaiting Connection
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Abercynon Railway Station Park and Ride
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2x 7kw (4 bays)
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04/07/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Henry Street, Mountain Ash
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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05/07/22
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Awaiting Connection |
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Nant Row, Aberdare
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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05/07/22
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Awaiting Connection
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Penderyn Community Centre
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2x 22kw (2 bays)
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05/07/22
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Awaiting Connection
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Sardis Road, Pontypridd
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1x 7kw, 1x 22kw (4 bays)
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08/07/22
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Awaiting Connection
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Hawthorn Leisure Centre
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2x 22kw (4 bays)
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08/07/22
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Awaiting Connection
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Ynys Car Park, Aberdare
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2x 22kw (4 bays)
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14/07/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Llanharan Railway Station Park and Ride
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2x 7kw (4 bays)
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08/07/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Llantwit Fardre Leisure Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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08/07/22
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Awaiting Connection
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Barry Sidings Country Park
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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14/07/22
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Awaiting Connection
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Rhondda Sports Centre, Ystrad
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2x 22kw (4 bays)
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05/12/22
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Awaiting Connection
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Lime Street, Ferndale
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1x 7kw (2 bays)
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08/07/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Glyncoch Community Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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14/07/22 |
Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Heol yr Osaf, Pontyclun
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2x 7kw (4 bays)
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14/07/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Dyfodwg Street, Treorchy
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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05/12/22
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Awaiting Connection
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De Winton St, Tonypandy
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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25/08/22
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Connected, awaiting commissioning |