Arnold Clark Charge has opened its ultra-rapid charging network to the public following £30m investment in the past year.
Vehicle retailer Arnold Clark launched its own bookable charging network last year with more than 50 hubs live across the UK.
There are currently more than 50 Arnold Clark Charge hubs live across the UK, with work well under way to have more locations added by the end of the 2025. There will also be up to eight rapid chargers, with the ability to charge up to 150kW, installed at Arnold Clark branches.
Drivers will also be able to access ultra-rapid charging at a rate of 55p/kWh, compared to an average of 81p/kWh on other networks, it said.
Payment for charging can be made on the Arnold Clark app, or by contactless and roaming cards or apps, with Arnold Clark partnering with Allstar business solutions, Zap-Pay, Octopus Electroverse and Plugsurfing too. Members of the public can download the Arnold Clark app, create an account and then sign up to Arnold Clark Charge. They can then book a charge at a time or place that suits them.
The bays at the branches will be split between Arnold Clark app users and Pay & Go customers. Chargers can still be booked through the app, with “most sites” being 24/7 accessible, it said.
Russell Borrie, Chief Executive Officer at Arnold Clark, said:
“We’re committed to investing in the future of the automotive industry and making electric vehicle charging accessible to everyone.
“With electric vehicles becoming increasingly popular, it’s essential that our charging infrastructure keeps pace with rising demand.
“That’s why we’ve made significant investments in our own UK-wide, bookable ultra-rapid charging network, Arnold Clark Charge.
“These new charging hubs are designed to provide the public with convenient, reliable, and cost-effective charging solutions while they’re on the move.”
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