Manchester-based EV charging network Be.EV is investing £4 million into the regeneration of Failsworth with a new charging hub.
The cash will convert a long-abandoned petrol station—left derelict for 15 years – into an electric vehicle forecourt and community hub.
The Manchester Charging Oasis will offer 12 ultra-rapid charging bays that can deliver up to 300kW, meaning drivers can add up to 325 miles of range in a 20-minute stop. There are also four waiting bays for drivers who are queuing for the chargers.
The site will also have a new Caffè Nero Express providing a welcoming destination for EV drivers and the wider community.
The new site is expected to serve over 26,000 daily commuters, supporting local businesses by boosting annual spending at nearby establishments by up to 3%.
With Greater Manchester’s EV population projected to exceed 150,000 by 2038, the development provides crucial infrastructure for the city’s net-zero ambitions, it said.
Crucially, the site has undergone a comprehensive decontamination process, removing old petrol tanks and restoring the soil to safe, sustainable conditions. It is now officially certified as a green site by Manchester City Council.
Beyond EV adoption, the Manchester Charging Oasis will also play a vital role in the city’s Clean Air Plan. Air pollution contributes to at least 1,200 early deaths each year in Greater Manchester.
Asif Ghafoor, CEO of Be.EV, said:
“Be.EV are on a mission to improve community access to EV charging and with the Manchester Charging Oasis we are putting our money where our mouth is.
“This once-derelict site is set to become a key transport feature of the community—a thriving hub buzzing with activity.
“By breathing new life into this space, we’re not just revitalising the area—we’re paving the way for cleaner, greener streets.
“Every EV driver who charges here will be playing a part in purifying the air we all breathe.”
Image courtesy of Be.EV
