East Staffordshire Borough Council (ESBC) has partnered with 3ti, the UK’s leading designer, installer and operator of smart solar EV charging infrastructure, to install a Papilio3 solar-assisted EV charging hub at The Maltings Car Park.
The launch forms part of the Council’s wider town regeneration programme, designed to deliver practical, sustainable infrastructure for both residents and visitors.
Delivering Cleaner, Greener Charging
The Papilio3 unit offers:
- 12 fast EV charge points at 7kW, 11kW, or 22kW
- Optimised for 2–5 hour town-centre parking dwell times
- Renewable energy generated on-site from 42 integrated solar panels
- Grid-supplemented charging for maximum uptime and performance
This solar-assisted charging hub enables cleaner transport in the heart of Uttoxeter while supporting the UK’s transition to net zero mobility.
Fast, Flexible Deployment
Constructed from a recycled shipping container and fully pre-fabricated offsite, Papilio3 is installed and commissioned in under 24 hours, with minimal disruption.
The structure includes:
- LED lighting
- CCTV
- Full PAS1899-compliant accessibility (including level access for wheelchair users)
- Contactless, roaming, and app-based payments for convenience
Supporting Town Regeneration Goals
This project aligns with ESBC’s strategy to:
- Regenerate Uttoxeter through green infrastructure
- Improve local air quality
- Enable EV adoption among residents without home charging
The public EV charging hub also supports footfall and dwell time in the town centre, helping local businesses benefit from the growing number of EV-driving visitors.
Quotes
Alex Tupman, CEO of 3ti, said:
“Our mission at 3ti is to decarbonise transport and make clean energy more accessible to everyone. This installation at The Maltings shows how local authorities can deliver scalable infrastructure that supports both communities and climate goals.”
Cllr Dennis Fletcher, Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change:
“This is a major step in our climate action plan. By offering solar-assisted EV charging in Uttoxeter town centre, we make it easier for people without home chargers to go electric — while also generating clean energy for the community.”
Cllr Paul Walker, Cabinet Member for Tourism and Cultural Development:
“This project aligns perfectly with our vision to regenerate Uttoxeter. The Maltings is a strategic location, and this installation will help attract more visitors, enhance their experience, and support our town’s green future.”
Join Us for the Launch
A formal invitation-only launch event will be held at The Maltings Car Park on Monday 10th July, where representatives from East Staffordshire Borough Council, 3ti, and local stakeholders will come together to mark this important milestone for the town.
About 3ti
3ti is the UK’s leading designer, installer and operator of smart solar EV charging infrastructure. Our mission is to decarbonise transport through the use of our ‘3’ core technologies – solar, storage and EV charging.
At the heart of our offering is Papilio3, our patented, free-standing Smart Solar EV Charging Hub.
Papilio3 is designed for workplace and destination car parks, such as retail outlets, offices, hospitals, and leisure facilities. It supports locations where vehicles are typically parked for a few hours, making it ideal for staff, visitors, customers, and fleets.
Papilio3 gives site owners control over charging tariffs and benefits from on-site solar generation of around 18 MWh per year, a potential saving of 3.6 tonnes of CO2 annually.
Papilio3 can be deployed even on sites with limited grid capacity, avoiding costly and time-consuming grid upgrades. Papilio3’s intelligent energy management systems operate ‘behind the meter’, a unique capability enabling EV charging in locations where traditional solutions are often not viable.
Our Papilio3 units now span the UK, installed across public, private, commercial and industrial sectors, delivering fast, flexible and low-disruption EV charging infrastructure at scale.
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