Source, the ultra-rapid charging joint venture between SSE and TotalEnergies, has opened its first EV charging hub at a new Lidl supermarket in Birstall, West Yorkshire.
The hub, which includes 12 bays and speeds of up to 320kW, is located two minutes from junction 27 of the M62
A total of ten bays are sized for vans and LCVs, and the site also includes an accessible bay.
Source hubs feature at least 150kW ultra-rapid chargers as standard, which means drivers can ‘charge and go’ in about 15 minutes.
Sites offer real-time availability updates, well-lit, secure surroundings, and contactless payment with no pre-authorisation required, as well as charging via roaming partners and Source’s own RFID card.
Also, every hub is powered by renewable energy, using SSE’s infrastructure and TotalEnergies’ technology.
Another Source hub at a Lidl site is planned in the South West, as Source works towards creating 300 ultra-rapid charging hubs across Britain by 2030.
Liam Schofield, regional head of property at Lidl GB, said, “As part of our wider commitment to expanding the accessibility of EV charging across the country, we’re proud to partner with Source to deliver this flagship EV charging hub.
“Our newest store is a fantastic location for drivers wanting to charge quickly while picking up their weekly shop.”
Deepa Chandrasekaran, managing director at Source, said, “Whether they drive a car or a van, most people want charging to fit around what they’re already doing.
“Public charging in this part of Yorkshire still lags behind the UK average, and we’re pleased to be working with Lidl to help close that gap in Birstall, as we grow our network in towns and cities like it across the country.”
