Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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Fastned opens charging hubs

Fast charging company Fastned has opened two new electric vehicle charging hubs in the UK. 

One hub with an eight charging bays has been opened off the A1 at the Forrest Park, Newton Aycliffe services. The other has six chargers off the A921 near the M90 in Dalgety Bay, Fife.

The first site is just two minutes from the A1, and the initial eight bay charging capacity is set to expand to ten charging bays as demand increases. The other site is the first ultra-rapid (300kW) charging hub North of the Forth Road Bridge

Charging provides up to 300 miles of range in 20 minutes powered by 100% renewable energy at both sites. 

The new charging hubs both features Fastned’s illuminated yellow wings, which help EV drivers locate the site easily. 

Drivers charging at the Forrest Park hub will have access to a wide range of amenities, including KFC, SPAR and McDonald’s. Those who use the Dalgety Bay hub will have access to a wide range of amenities, including Aldi, Greggs and Subway. 

Commenting on the new A1 hub, Tom Hurst, UK Country Manager, Fastned said:

“County Durham has supported us from early on when we opened our first hub in the county at Barnard Castle in 2022. I’m delighted to be building on this success and opening our second charging hub in County Durham to give drivers in the north east the charging experience and service they deserve.”

Cllr Mark Wilkes, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for neighbourhoods and climate change, said: 

“The additional electric vehicle charge points align with our aim to make electric charging more accessible across the county, where we have secured significant funding for electric vehicle charge points and continue to roll them out across the county. 

“The new hub also supports our Climate Emergency Response Plan, through which we are working towards reducing carbon emissions across the county. Travel is a key part of this, including giving people the option to make their journeys more sustainable.”

Commenting on the new Scottish station, Hurst added: 

“Ultra-rapid charging is still very much needed in Scotland, so I’m delighted to announce that our Dalgety Bay charging hub is now open.

“It’s the first ultra-rapid charging hub North of the Forth Road Bridge which will make the journey to and from the North of Scotland much easier for EV drivers.”

Image courtesy of Fastned

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