In 2022, electric cars accounted for 14.2% of global car sales, totaling a remarkable 10.5 million vehicles while Tesla remains the top electric vehicle seller, having sold 1,313,581 units in 2022. Now, there are 2.7 million public EV charging spots. EV charging firms are striving to match demand – being in the EV charging business holds significant importance.
Who are the the top 10 EV Charging companies in the UK and Why?
While charging networks expand, drivers still lack knowledge. How to operate chargers, costs, and locations remain questions. Charging at the service station or the supermarket requires infrastructure and these 10 companies are developing network of the future for EV drivers
1. Swarco E.connect
SWARCO E.Connect is a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging points that is operated by Swarco. It’s compatible with almost any Charge Point and can work with you to ensure that your Chargers perform to their very best.
2. Ubitricity
Ubitricity is one of the leading providers and operators of innovative public EV charging solutions. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell and belongs to the Mobility Division. Since being founded in 2008, They have worked with over 30 local authorities to rollout over 7,000 charge points across the UK. By delivering convenient on-street residential charging to the 8.8 million homes in the UK unable to charge their car at home, Ubitricity believe we can make a real difference in the UK’s transition to EV.
3. IONITY
IONITY is a high-power charging station network for electric vehicles to facilitate long-distance travel across Europe. It’s a joint venture founded by the BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz Group, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group, but other automotive manufacturers are invited to help expand the network.
IONITY, a joint venture of BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, as well as the Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche, has to date opened 202 charging sites across 18 European markets. IONITY recently celebrated the launch of its 200th charging station in Lully, Switzerland which includes ABB’s latest high-power, customized IONITY chargers.
4. NewMotion
Shell to rebrand NewMotion and Greenlots to create global electric mobility offer through Shell Recharge Solutions. Shell acquired NewMotion in 2017 and Greenlots in early 2019. Together the two companies sell and install charge points at homes, workplaces, destinations and depots, operating nearly 80,000 charge points. The teams also provide software solutions and access to over 300,000 public charging points in Europe, North America, and South East Asia.
5. GRIDSERVE Electric Highway
Gridserve Sustainable Energy Limited, stylised as GRIDSERVE, is a British company founded in 2017 to develop, own and operate critical infrastructure for sustainable energy production, a network of high-powered EV charging stations in the United Kingdom. Currently consists of over 170 charging stations, with plans to expand to over 500 stations by 2025. GRIDSERVE Electric Highway chargers are capable of delivering up to 150 kW of power, which can add up to 100 miles of range to an EV in just 20 minutes.
6. Shell Recharge
With over 275,000 public charging stations around Europe, Shell Recharge Solutions is a formidable EV charging infrastructure provider in the European market. Since it ventured into the green energy production industry, as part of its commitment to reduce carbon footprints and emissions globally, Shell Recharge Solutions has invested heavily in the production of charging stations around Europe. It is consistent in its objective to increase the total charging stations under its wide network to accommodate different EV owners as well as businesses that serve these EV owners. What’s more, Shell Recharge Solutions is constantly developing smart EV charging solutions that solve the pain points of EV drivers in their plight to enjoy their transition from fossil-fueled cars to EVs. Consequently, their products often include regular and rapid charging solutions that maximize the local power grid in every situation.
The homegrown solution to Shell’s electrification and decarbonisation, the Shell Recharge network is available across the UK, as well as Europe and North America. Currently, this network consists of more than 60,000 charge points available at a variety of locations, including public car parks, supermarkets, and motorway service stations. Recharge offers a variety of charging speeds and prides itself on convenience and security.
7. Osprey
Osprey is a UK-based company that operates a network of rapid electric vehicle charging points. The company was founded in 2017 and currently has more than 500 charging points across the UK.
Osprey’s chargers are available at a variety of locations, including motorway service stations, retail parks, and workplaces. Osprey chargers are convenient and reliable for charging electric cars.
8. Pod Point
Pod Point is a UK provider of electric vehicle charging station. It provides charging units for home, business and public use. Since forming in 2009, Pod Point has manufactured and sold over 137,000 charging points.
Pod Point’s chargers are unique in that they are designed to be easy to install and use, making them a popular choice for both businesses and individuals. The company also offers a variety of charging solutions for businesses and local authorities. When it comes to public charging, the company build more than 8,200.
9. MFG EV Power
MFG’s dual-fuel strategy is to develop its infrastructure ahead of EV demand alongside its existing fuel and retail business enabling a transition to a cleaner environment. The £400m investment in EV will be funded entirely from cash generated by the existing business.
In partnership with others, MFG has already installed electric chargers at 108 of its sites – the highest number in the independent forecourt sector. With their ultra-rapid 150kW and 350kW chargers, a vehicle that can take that charge can add 100 miles range in approximately 10 minutes.
MFG wants to provide a reliable and practical service for its EV customers by providing multiple ultra-rapid chargers on their forecourts.
10. InstaVolt
Headquartered in Hampshire, InstaVolt‘s senior management team bring many years of experience from the electrical engineering and energy services industries. Backed by purpose-driven global investment organisation, EQT, the company is the largest fully public owner-operator of rapid DC charging stations in the UK .
The company currently has over 1,100 charging points across the UK. InstaVolt’s chargers are available at a variety of locations, along the UK’s major M and A roads, including retail parks and food and beverage locations such as Costa Coffee and McDonald’s Restaurants.
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