London's chosen partner for a new joint venture, Fastned, will install a projected number of electric vehicle charging points.
Transport for London and Fastned to Develop EV Ultra-Rapid Charging Hubs Across London
Transport for London's (TfL) property company has selected Fastned as the preferred partner for a new joint venture to develop EV ultra-rapid charging hubs across TfL's estate. This move comes as London leads the way with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, with around a third of all EV charging infrastructure across the UK found in the capital.
According to TfL's modelling, if current demand continues, London will need around 4,000 rapid charge points by 2030. To meet this demand, the joint venture intends to deliver at least 25 hubs, with the potential to increase this up to 65 hubs. The first site is expected to be delivered in 2026, with the first of the five previously announced sites for EV charging hubs starting on site during 2025 and opening to customers in 2026.
Tom Hurst, UK Country Director for Fastned, expressed his excitement about the joint venture, stating, "We are excited and proud to be bringing more ultra-rapid charging to key locations across the city, helping to ramp up London's transition to electric." Customer safety will be a priority, with clear lines of sight, high illuminance lighting, CCTV, and on-site presence where additional facilities are provided. At least one charging bay at each site will be designed for those with accessibility needs.
The joint venture aims to deliver new dedicated off-street urban charging hubs that can simultaneously charge multiple vehicles at high speeds. Fastned already operates one of London's busiest ultra-rapid charging hubs in Greenwich, offering electric drivers up to 300 miles of range in as little as 20 minutes. Fastned operates 25 charging hubs in the UK and more than 325 across Europe.
Mark Farrow, Director of Strategy and Planning at Places for London, stated that these new charging hubs will make it easier for those who need to rapidly charge their electric vehicles, helping London to further work towards the Mayor of London's commitment to achieving Net Zero carbon by 2030. The sites will support placemaking in local areas by including retail and other facilities like toilets on larger sites where possible.
TfL is working with other members of the Greater London Authority (GLA) family and borough councils to bring further sites across London. However, specific details about which London boroughs or cities Transport for London and Fastned will expand with ultra-fast charging stations, nor about the timing of the first such station openings, are not yet available.
TfL is also looking at how to bring more of its own land into use for EV charging bays. Places for London is requesting approval from TfL's Land and Property Committee to form the joint venture at the earliest opportunity. Each site has the potential to deliver a minimum of six publicly accessible ultra-rapid charging bays.
In conclusion, the partnership between TfL and Fastned marks a significant step forward in London's transition to electric vehicles. The joint venture aims to deliver high-quality, accessible, and safe charging infrastructure across the city, helping Londoners to make the switch to electric and contributing to the city's goal of achieving Net Zero carbon by 2030.
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