EV charging solutions provider Shell Recharge Solutions, previously known as NewMotion, has achieved a milestone within its public charging network in the UK by reaching 10,000 charging connections.
Over the past year, the number of total public charge points in the UK has increased by 37% to over 29,000, meaning that the Shell Recharge roaming network now provides access to nearly a third of all public charge points. This increased interoperability is essential for open accessibility of charging infrastructure, the company said.
EV demand in the UK is growing and it is expected that electric cars will outsell diesel and mild hybrid diesel by the end of 2022. Shell Recharge Solutions added the need to expand and build upon the charging infrastructure is apparent and it is committed to meeting this need.
“Interoperability between the public charge points installed by different companies is key for the future of the EV industry and to enhance the customer experience,” said Euan Moir, sales manager UK from Shell Recharge Solutions.
“We have worked hard to get agreements in place with 21 roaming partners in the UK, who between them have 10,000 public charge points. EV drivers can now use all of these chargers with the Shell Recharge charge card and app. We are determined to overcome barriers to EV adoption by making it as easy as possible for drivers to charge up with one card or app.”
The public roaming network available via Shell Recharge recently added 526 charge points operated by GeniePoint and now offers access to 1,500 rapid chargers.
Additionally, charge points installed and operated by Ubitricity, a company acquired by Shell in 2021, counts over 4,500 on-street charge points. Shell aims to operate over 50,000 charge points in the UK by 2025, including Shell Recharge ultra-fast charge points on Shell forecourts.
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