UK investor-operator of public access EV charging infrastructure Zest has opened a new ultra-rapid EV charging facility in Bolton.
Close to the ring road, it is on a site previously closed council car park and provides twelve charging bays running at speeds up to 160kW.
The development is part of Zest’s nationwide rollout of convenient EV infrastructure close to residential and business areas, frequently repurposing underused or neglected land.
Zest, a certified B Corp, has a track record of regenerating derelict land in areas with limited charging infrastructure, and where many households do not have access to off-street parking.
The new facility also hosts InPost Lockers offering parcel collection and returns for residents and businesses.
Robin Heap, CEO at Zest, said:
“To help people migrate to electric vehicles, charging infrastructure should be convenient, abundant and integrated into their everyday lives. Our new ultra-rapid charging facility in Bolton regenerates a previously underused site and creates a valuable local amenity for many years to come.”
Dwayne Lowe, Director of Planning & Highways at Bolton Council, said:
“Zest’s investment in Bolton and the introduction of this ultra-rapid charging facility marks a major step in making EV ownership more practical for residents. With reliable, high-speed charging in a prime location, more drivers will feel confident making the switch to electric.”
Councillor Richard Silvester, Executive Cabinet Member for Climate Change & Environment, at Bolton Council, said:
“Expanding EV infrastructure is essential for cutting transport emissions and enhancing air quality. Bolton Council’s climate change strategy, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030, is strengthened by initiatives like this, and by providing more accessible EV options, we’re helping create a cleaner, greener Bolton.”
Image courtesy of Zest
