New linkup promises more charging points

The new business will deploy up to 3,000 ultra-rapid charge points offering 150kW and higher, grouped in 300 EV hubs.

The hubs will be located in prime locations in and around urban areas, powered by renewable energy provided by SSE and TotalEnergies. Several hubs are already under construction with plans for dozens more, currently in development studies.

The firms said the new network would meet demand from EV and fleet owners for ultra-rapid and reliable charging following the arrival of the ZEV mandate from this year, which has raised power supply infrastructure for EV and fleet owners as one of the biggest challenges facing the decarbonisation of transport.

TotalEnergies’ Mathieu Soulas, senior vice president new mobilities, said:

This is a great opportunity to extend our network in Europe and stake out a key position as a reference high-power charging player. We want to offer our an ultra-fast reliable charging service that allows them to travel efficiently with complete peace of mind. This development also contributes to our integrated power strategy in the UK, combining renewable and flexible power generation capacity, trading and marketing of low-carbon electricity available 24 hours a day.

Neil Kirkby, managing director of enterprise at SSE, added:

SSE is already playing a leading role in decarbonising the UK’s power system including building the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transforming electricity networks. Now this agreement will help accelerate progress towards a decarbonised transport system too, ensuring the vehicles that keep the economy moving can do so in a more sustainable and efficient way.

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