Trojan Energy's electric charging points blend into urban landscape

LONDON: The London borough of Camden is to be equipped with 570 new electric vehicle charging points embedded in the sidewalks.

This original, “invisible” solution is designed to facilitate the switch to electric vehicles while preserving public space.

Camden Council has commissioned Scottish start-up Trojan Energy to deploy over 570 charging points on public roads.

The unique design of these charging points means that they sit flush with the sidewalk, freeing up public space when not in use.

The power supply is provided by underground cables connected to technical cabinets located some 100 metres away, each of which can serve up to 15 different charging points.


The charging points look like small, round plates on the ground. To use them, users must connect their vehicle via a specially dedicated lance to establish a connection with the electrical grid. This means that the lance needs to be in your trunk at all times to be able to use these charging points, and it does take up a bit of space.

The main advantage of this solution, of course, is that it preserves urban aesthetics, thanks to its unique flat and flush design. In fact, users only need their personal lance to access charging, simplifying the process and reducing the risk of vandalism or damage to equipment.

This solution is particularly suited to dense urban areas where space is limited and the installation of traditional charging stations could be problematic.

In Camden, an initial rollout of 70 charging points is planned for July 2025, with a target of 570 available during 2026.

This scheme has already been successfully piloted. It is part of an overall strategy to improve air quality by reducing CO2 emissions in the borough.

With this initiative, Camden confirms its position as a pioneering district in the urban energy transition, right in the heart of the British capital.