A Decathlon store in Stockport has received a new 15-bay ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub, installed by national charging network Be.EV.
The ultra-rapid chargers can reportedly add up to 165 miles of range during a 20-minute stop – compared to several hours on a 7kW fast charger.
The site receives up to 20,000 visitors per week and is located minutes from the M60, with the nearest road seeing an average of over 87,000 vehicles a day.
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Stockport has close to 2,700 registered EVs, drivers of which will be able to charge their car while commuting or visiting the retailer.
CEO and founder of Be.EV, Asif Ghafoor, said: ”It’s an honour to bring ultra-rapid, ultra-convenient EV charging to Decathlon shoppers, and provide Stockport with a new, reliable way to charge their vehicle.
“Charging hubs like these are required nationwide if the country is to successfully transition to cleaner transport, and Decathlon is leading the way when it comes to EV charging in the EV space.
“Other retailers should take note. As more and more people choose to drive EVs, they’ll naturally gravitate to destinations where they can conveniently charge their car whilst shopping.”
Achievements and innovations in EV charging infrastructure will be celebrated at the third annual CiTTi Awards, which will be held on 26 November 2024 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Nominations are open now! Please visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector – and to book your table!
