Legal & General invests in Pod Point

Through its Future Cities business, Legal & General looks to make investments that are focused on creating sustainable communities with good employment opportunities, high quality and varied housing in a digitally-connected and clean environment. Legal & General believes that electric vehicles will be an integral part of delivering that clean environment and transforming the UK’s transport systems.

There are around 32 million cars on the road in the UK, of which plug-in cars account for around 195,000, this is just 0.6%. This figure is expected to rise sharply over the next decade. In 2018, whilst demand for new diesel vehicles fell by 30%, new battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric registrations were up 19% signalling a shift in public sentiment. Estimates suggest that by 2030 there could be up to 11 million electric vehicles on the road and up to 36 million by 2040.

John Bromley, Head of Clean Energy for Legal & General’s Future Cities business: “With an increased number of electric vehicles expected on the road over the next 10-20 years, the availability of home, destination, workplace and public charging points will be vital to support this growth. Our investment in Pod Point provides clear synergies across Legal & General’s businesses, presenting opportunities to install Pod Point electric charging points across our real estate portfolio and in our new homes.
Our investment in Pod Point anticipates a clean, electric and digital energy future that will be accessible and affordable for all.”

Erik Fairbairn, CEO of Pod Point: “Legal & General’s Future Cities’ business is a great fit for Pod Point’s own vision, which is for travel that doesn’t damage the Earth. By welcoming Legal & General on board as a shareholder it feels like we’re one step closer to achieving this ambition. The growth capital provided will enable us to continue developing industry leading EV charging solutions and increase the range of locations EV drivers will be able to charge on a Pod Point across Legal and General's vast real estate and homes portfolio.”