This page shows the progress being made to install public-use Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points in Rhondda Cynon Taf
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.
Phase 1 – new EV charging points at 31 Council car parks
Funding has been secured, working closely with the Cardiff Capital Region. There will be more than 70 installations across 31 sites and they will be mix of 7kw and 22kw fast charging points, with many sites having multiple chargers.
They will be installed and maintained by contractor Connected Kerb. The contractor has provided a Frequently Asked Questions page about their EV charging points – 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 table below will be regularly updated, as work progresses at different locations:
| Confirmed site | Number of chargers at each site | Status |
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Llantrisant Leisure Centre
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2x 22kw (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Gilfach Goch Recreation Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Tonyrefail Leisure Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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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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Installed and ready for public use
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Llantrisant Road, Pontyclun
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Porth Park & Ride Phase 1
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2x 7kw (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Porth Park & Ride Phase 2
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2x 7kw (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Porth Plaza Car Park
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Tonypandy Upper Car Park
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Rhondda Fach Leisure Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Aberdare Railway Station Park and Ride
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2x 7kw (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Rock Grounds, Aberdare
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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High Street Car Park, Aberdare
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Crown Buildings, Aberdare
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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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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Installed and ready for public use
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Henry Street, Mountain Ash
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use |
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Nant Row, Aberdare
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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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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Awaiting Connection
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Sardis Road, Pontypridd
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1x 7kw, 1x 22kw (4 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Hawthorn Leisure Centre
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2x 22kw (4 bays)
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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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Installed and ready for public use
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Llanharan Railway Station Park and Ride
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2x 7kw (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Llantwit Fardre Leisure Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Barry Sidings Country Park
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Rhondda Sports Centre, Ystrad
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2x 22kw (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Lime Street, Ferndale
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1x 7kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Glyncoch Community Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Heol yr Osaf, Pontyclun
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2x 7kw (4 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Dyfodwg Street, Treorchy
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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De Winton St, Tonypandy
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning |
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Phase 2 – funding secured for 26 further locations
Funding has been secured from the UK Government, via the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), for EV charging points at further locations – including public, community centre and leisure/education site car parks. This will be complemented by funding from Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Region.
The Phase 2 sites have now been confirmed, and we will continue to update the status of each installation on the below table:
| Confirmed site | Number of chargers at each site | Status |
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Gadlys Pit Car Park, Aberdare
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Awaiting connection
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Maerdy Swimming Pool
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Car park behind Hirwaun Library
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Dunraven Street Car Park, Treherbert
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Porth Park and Ride Phase 1b
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Cwmbach Railway Station
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Brynna Community Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Awaiting connection
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Llanharry Community Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Beddau Community Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Tonteg Community Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Rhydyfelin Community Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Waun-wen Community Recreation Centre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Margaret Street Car Park, Abercynon
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Lewis Street Car Park, Aberaman
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Tynant Road Car Park, Beddau
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Awaiting connection
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The Strand Car Park, Ferndale
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Heol y Sarn Car Park, Llantrisant
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Old Cardiff Road Car Park, Mountain Ash
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Dinas Road Car Park, Dinas
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Park Street Car Park, Treforest
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Awaiting connection
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Ystrad Park and Ride
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Albion Street Car Park, Ton Pentre
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Installed and ready for public use
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Trealaw Road Car Park
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Car park next to Bryncynon Community Centre, Ynysboeth
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Baglan Street Car Park, Ynyswen
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Connected, awaiting commissioning
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Brook Street Car Park, Williamstown
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1x 22kw (2 bays)
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Awaiting connection
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