Source, the joint venture between SSE and TotalEnergies delivering ultra-rapid EV charging hubs across the UK, has opened its first hub at a Lidl GB store in West Yorkshire.
The 12-bay hub sits two minutes from junction 27 off the M62 and offers charging speeds of up to 320kW, giving Lidl customers a fast top-up while they shop.
Ten bays are sized for light goods vehicles (LGVs), allowing vans and larger vehicles room to charge alongside everyday EVs. The site also includes an accessible bay.
Across its network, Source hubs feature at least 150kW ultra-rapid chargers as standard, allowing drivers to ‘charge and go’ in around 15 minutes based on industry accepted charging session data.
Sites offer real-time availability updates, well-lit, secure surroundings, and contactless payment with no pre-authorisation required, as well as charging via roaming partners and Source’s own RFID card, all backed by round-the-clock support, it said.
Every hub is powered by renewable energy, drawing on SSE’s infrastructure and TotalEnergies’ technology.
Deepa Chandrasekaran, Managing Director at Source, said:
“Whether they drive a car or a van, most people want charging to fit around what they’re already doing. Here, drivers can plug in while they shop or stop off the M62 for a Lidl sweet treat, and leave with a fast, reliable charge. Public charging in this part of Yorkshire still lags behind the UK average, and we’re pleased to be working with Lidl to help close that gap in Birstall, as we grow our network in towns and cities like it across the country.”
Liam Schofield, Regional Head of Property at Lidl GB, said:
“We’re delighted to open our brand-new store in Birstall, meeting the local need for affordable groceries and more sustainable charging options. As part of our wider commitment to expanding the accessibility of EV charging across the country, we’re proud to partner with Source to deliver this flagship EV charging hub. Our newest store is a fantastic location for drivers wanting to charge quickly while picking up their weekly shop.”
Image courtesy of Source
