Independent forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has revealed plans to invest £50m on EV chargers this year, creating both dual-fuel and EV only sites throughout its nationwide portfolio.
The investment will see MFG install over 350 Ultra-Rapid 150kW EV chargers at 60 hubs throughout the UK. Beyond the 60 new hubs scheduled for opening in 2022, MFG will energise a further 20 sites in Q1 that have been completed in the final months of 2021.
MFG hubs will consist of between four and eight Ultra-Rapid EV chargers per site. 150kW chargers can add 100 miles range in approximately 10 minutes, subject to the charging capability of individual car batteries.
These will be augmented with 300kW+ chargers as vehicle battery technology improves to maintain the fastest charging times across the MFG network. While these charging speeds are beyond the capability of most EV models currently on the market, MFG said it is investing ahead of the curve to build driver’s confidence in electricity as a fuel source and supporting the government’s decarbonisation and sustainability agenda.
This year’s investment builds on the £40m EV investment undertaken in 2021, which saw MFG opening flagship forecourts in Putney, London and the North-West of England’s first dedicated ultra-rapid EV only site in Manchester.
William Bannister, CEO, MFG, said: “We have already invested significantly, and ahead of the curve, on EV charging across our portfolio. We have an ambitious roll-out programme for 2022 which is focused on our network throughout the UK.
“Our EV sites are modern in design and provide a high-quality retail and consumer experience for the community and for motorists to use whilst charging their vehicles. We look forward to delivering on our strategic plans throughout 2022.”
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