Migration of public EV charging units begins across north of Scotland
From this week, public electric vehicle (EV) charging units in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Highland and Moray will begin migrating from ChargePlace Scotland to EZO, marking the next stage in one of the country’s largest EV infrastructure projects.
The partnership between the four local authorities will see the installation of 570 new charging points by 2028, more than doubling the existing provision and expanding coverage across both urban and rural communities. The initiative forms part of the Scottish Government’s £30 million Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund, with more than £7 million committed to support this regional rollout.
EZO, formerly known as EasyGo, was awarded a 20-year contract in May to adopt, maintain and expand the councils’ public charging networks. Migration of existing units will take place between September 2025 and January 2026, introducing a consistent tariff structure and a more reliable service for drivers.
Councillor Kathleen Robertson, leader of Moray Council, said: “To see this work transforming our EV charging infrastructure at pace is an extremely important development in meeting our climate charge targets and aims. As we continue our collaborative efforts across the North East and Highlands I look forward to seeing the network grow even further and serve our communities who continue their own efforts to reduce carbon emissions.”
Councillor Ken Gowans, vice convener of the Highland Council, added: “All high-power chargers will be migrated in the first phase which will ensure continuity of service for drivers and a more reliable service with increased uptime. Over the next 18 months, the number of charging units on the network will double, allowing us to better serve communities in underserved regions in both urban and rural areas.”
Aberdeen City Council co-leader councillor Ian Yuill described the new system as a “real difference” for EV users, while his colleague councillor Christian Allard welcomed the speed of the transition. Aberdeenshire Co-Leaders Cllr Anne Stirling and Cllr Stewart Adams hailed the move as a “hugely significant step forward” for equal access to charging and an accelerator of the shift to Net Zero.
Cabinet secretary for transport Fiona Hyslop said the investment demonstrates Scotland’s ambition: “As we transition away from ChargePlace Scotland, this regional partnership demonstrates how we can partner with the private sector to deliver a robust and accessible charging network to support Scotland’s net zero ambitions.”
EZO CEO Ollie Chatten emphasised the company’s commitment to drivers: “EZO is committed to delivering a more reliable, better-serviced network that meets the needs of drivers across the north of Scotland…this is just the start of our investment in building a robust and user-friendly charging network for the region.”
EZO, which rebranded earlier this year, already operates more than 4,500 chargers across 1,500 UK and Irish locations.