Osprey Charging to open 150 rapid EV charging hubs across UK
£75 million programme includes ground-breaking new charger optimisation technology to enable locations to host multiple high-power chargers on a single site.
Osprey Charging wants to reduce charging anxiety by installing over 150 high-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs across the UK by 2025.
A total of 1,500 150-175KW rapid chargers will be installed across the sites, which will be located on strategic A-roads and adjacent to motorways.
“The EV market is booming, with sales up over 117% year-on-year and EV adoption continuing to grow exponentially. In less than nine years’ time, buying a new petrol or diesel car will be impossible, so it’s crucial that public charging infrastructure stays ahead of the curve,” said Ian Johnston, CEO of Osprey Charging.
Construction is already underway at four sites and Osprey’s first hub will open next month in Wolverhampton, adjacent to the A463 near the M6. Construction will commence on all of the first 10 hubs before the end of the year.
The new technology will allow power to be distributed based on demand, which varies significantly between individual vehicles due to the maximum charging rate of each model and its battery percentage at the point of charge.
“The widespread transition to EVs means we need to rethink how we make, move and use energy. The power demand for charging will be significant, so it’s crucial that we use the cleanest and cheapest power in our cars and to make the most of each grid connection,” said Graeme Cooper, Head of Future Markets at National Grid.
Osprey Charging Network is a UK-wide, rapid electric vehicle charging network. Osprey fund, install and manage their network on behalf of landlord partners.
