Public charging network Be.EV has opened the Manchester Charging Oasis in Failsworth with a special 1p/kWh offer on its first day.
Launching on Saturday 21st June, drivers will pay only 1p/kWh all day, guaranteeing a full charge for under £1.
The site is one of the first projects to repurpose a former petrol station into a modern EV charging hub. Formerly a derelict petrol station for more than 15 years, it is now an ultra-rapid charging hub with twelve 300kW ultra-rapid charging bays that allow drivers to add up to 325 miles of range in a 20-minute stop.
The site includes two extra long bays, an accessible bay and four waiting bays where drivers can park while waiting for a charger. It also has a Caffè Nero Express.
One of the chargers was designed by Srinika Malladi, a year 3 pupil at the Co-op Academy New Islington, a local primary school, as part of a competition run by Be.EV.
The charge point operator ran an educational day for the children at the Manchester Charging Oasis to teach them about EVs, EV charging and net zero.
Failsworth forms part of the ‘Northern Gateway’, one of the six key growth zones outlined in Greater Manchester’s 10-year industrial strategy. Be.EV has invested £4m to develop the site and has only used local suppliers in its construction.
The site features a top layer of tarmac made from recycled tyres, as well as solar panels and recycled bricks as part of the Caffè Nero Express.
Recycled water from drainage is also being used in the store’s and the wildflower garden and trees on site will also generate a net biodiversity gain of 21.2%.
Asif Ghafoor, CEO of Be.EV, said:
“This flagship site has been a long time in the making, and we’re thrilled that it’s open to the public. It’s taken a lot of hard work to get to this point and is a proud day for everyone in the business.
“This site will change ultra-rapid public charging forever. It’s been designed to give drivers exactly what they want – not only amenities to give them a break from driving, but also trees, wildflowers and nature that makes drivers excited to come here and charge.
“We can’t wait to see members of the local community and EV drivers at our event on Saturday, which is why we’re giving them the cheapest EV charging anywhere in the country to celebrate. This site will also be 50p/kWh going forward, making it the cheapest ultra-rapid charging site in Manchester. We care about our community, and want drivers to know that we’re on a mission to give drivers cheap charging that they can count on every time.”
Images courtesy of Be.EV
