New EV charging firm Source, backed by SSE and TotalEnergies, has launched its first ultra-rapid hub at Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh.
Opening to the public on 6 May, the 12-bay flagship hub is the first of more than 300 sites that Source plans to deliver over the next five years.
Strategically located at Ocean Terminal, the site features six 160kW chargers which, based on industry accepted charging session data, would allow users to ‘charge and go’ in around 15 minutes, it said.
Source said its hubs are “built for simplicity, reliability, and speed” including contactless payments and “round the clock” customer service.
Powered by renewable energy and infrastructure from SSE, including its compact substation, it is complimented with technology from TotalEnergies.
Deepa Chandrasekaran, Managing Director at Source, said:
“The EV industry has reached a turning point, and we’re here to lead it into uncharted territories. At Source, we’re not just building charge points, we’re building confidence. Our ambition is to capture 20% of the UK & Ireland’s ultra-rapid market by delivering hubs that are easy to find, easy to use, and built for the future.”
Already home to the Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Terminal’s redevelopment includes 530 new homes and major retail tenants like Tesco and sets the perfect stage for Source’s arrival.
Chris Richardson, divisional managing director of Ambassador Group, owners of Ocean Terminal, said:
“We are creating a re-imagined Ocean Terminal to better suit the needs of both the local community and visitors. Sustainability is central to our thinking and having a Source hub on site, its first in the UK, perfectly aligns with our goals.
“We know EV drivers are looking for efficient and reliable charging but also something to do whilst they charge, and the new centre will be a great place for them to spend that time.”
Andrea McKenzie, the company’s sustainable transport manager, said:
“As a fleet manager aiming to electrify our fleet fully, access to reliable rapid charge points is essential to our business. Charging Hubs like these build confidence that our drivers can recharge their cars when needed and be back on the road as soon as possible. My colleagues travel extensively throughout the UK and have shown a clear preference for visiting ultra-rapid charge points such as these, so it is great to see more become available close to our Edinburgh office.
“Knowing that these are powered by renewable electricity aligns well with our environmental goals and our ambition to be a net zero business by 2030.”
Image of Deepa Chandrasekaran from Source and Stuart Jackson of Transport Scotland courtesy of Chris Watt Photography
