Electronic vehicle drivers can now charge their motors in a second location in Wandsworth.

A parking bay at Putney Leisure Centre, Dryburgh Road, has been fitted with the new charging equipment in addition to the existing point at Wandle Recreation Centre, Mapleton Road.

Electric vehicles are better for the local environment than petrol or diesel vehicles as they produce no polluting exhaust emissions and are virtually silent.

They are also exempt from road tax and the congestion charge.

Councillor Sarah McDermott, the council’s executive member for the environment, said: “The new charging point will help encourage more motorists to make the switch to electric power and make an important difference to local air quality.

“We want more boroughs to invest in this type of infrastructure.”

To use the facilities residents need to register with the council and receive a special charging cable and electronic key fob.

Scheme members can charge up their batteries at both of these bays for free, as well as use several other charging sites across London.

The first 20 applicants to sign up will have their membership fee reduced from £100 to £75 as part of a special promotion.

For more information or to register for the scheme visit wandsworth.gov.uk/driveelectric or call 020 8871 7874.

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