Scotland welcomes its most powerful EV charging hub
The new Dundee-located site has been established by SSE and features 24 ultra-rapid charging bays capable of delivering between 360 and 150 kw of energy.
Scotland’s most powerful electric vehicle (EV) charging hub has been opened in the city of Dundee, equipped with 24 ultra-rapid charging bays.
With a total capacity of almost two and a half megawatts, eight of the charging points are able to provide up to 360-kilowatts of power. The hub is the first publicly accessible location anywhere in the country to feature charge units this powerful.
The location was established by the SSE Group’s Energy Solutions as it's part of the company’s strategy to drive sustainability across operations nationwide.
"SSE is playing a key role in decarbonising the UK and Ireland’s transport system, with a commitment to roll-out 300 ultra rapid charging hubs over the next 5 years. The opening of Scotland’s most powerful charging hub at Myrekirk represents a key milestone on that journey, supporting progress on the commitment made by the City of Dundee to installing fast and reliable ultra rapid EV charging infrastructure for drivers and fleet owners," said Neil Kirkby Managing Director for Enterprise, SSE
The remaining 16 bays feature 150-kilowatt charge units. Additionally, the project will feature a green roof populated with sedum plants to enhance the biodiversity of the site.
SSE plans to build 300 ultra-rapid EV charging hubs powered by traceable, renewable energy in the UK and Ireland in the next five years. Furthermore, the company has also announced plans to build its first e-HGV charging hub at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham.
