EV charging network Zest has invested in a new electric vehicle (EV) charging facility in Norwich at one of the region’s largest shopping centres, Chantry Place.
The move sees Zest supply 16 charging bays at the centre, which has 90 shops, cafes and restaurants. The firm will also operate and maintain the facilities to provide a reliable long-term service for customers and staff.
The chargers at Chantry Place have been selected to reflect the average dwell time, with 22kW fast chargers adding around 90 miles range in an hour. The first eight charging bays are now open in the centre’s lower-level car park, with the second phase set to bring eight more in its upper-level car park.
For the company, Chantry Place is the latest in a series of retail destination projects, including Metrocentre in the North-East and Merry Hill in the West Midlands.
The centre has already undertaken other sustainability improvements, such as natural ventilation, LED lighting and 772 solar panels on its roof.
Paul McCarthy of Savills, General Manager of Chantry Place, said: “Our aim is to provide an unrivalled retail and dining experience in Norwich and provide everything under one roof for shoppers. We are incredibly proud of the 1,000-space car park we offer and being sustainable is a huge priority for us, so we are incredibly grateful to Zest for their support and putting these EV chargers at Chantry Place.”
Robin Heap, Zest CEO said: “We know that people just want to charge where they park as part of their normal routine. Retail destinations, like Chantry Place, that respond now to this demand are those that will thrive as new EV drivers establish their charging habits.”
Image courtesy of Zest
