FARNHAM has its first electric car-charging stations in a town-centre car park.

Waverley Borough Council last week completed the installation of a series of electric vehicle chargers in Riverside Car Park 3.

It is part of the local authority’s plan to improve charging infrastructure across the district.

The charging station will be powered by ENGIE’s GeniePoint network, and sees three electric vehicle charge points going live.

The Riverside Car Park 3 is close to Farnham Leisure Centre.

One rapid charger and two fast charge points have been installed.

The scheme is part of the programme to try to help Farnham become more environmentally friendly, and comes after electric vehicle charging points were provided in public car parks in Cranleigh, Godalming and Haslemere.

Jerry Moloney, the managing director of ENGIE’s Futures business, said: “We’re very pleased to be able to support Waverley in its ambition to become carbon-neutral by 2030.

“By improving electric vehicle infrastructure, we can support the council to combat the high levels of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) as a result of congestion in Farnham, after it was declared an Air Quality Management Area.

“Through the provision of publicly-available chargers, local authorities can play a key role in supporting the uptake of electric vehicles by individuals and businesses and will be instrumental in supporting the UK’s wider commitment to become net zero by 2050.”

Councillor Steve Williams, Waverley’s portfolio holder for environment and sustainability, said: “We hope that by increasing publicly-accessible electric vehicle charging points, we can encourage wider adoption of electric vehicles in our towns, working towards improving air quality for residents and overall environmental credentials.

“This is just the first phase of our plan to help improve sustainability in Farnham, and we hope to be able roll out even greater provision for EV drivers in the town.”