Arnold Clark has installed over 240 ultra-rapid electric vehicle charge points in Scotland and England, making it cheaper and easier for drivers to charge on the go.
As part of a £30 million investment, the Group has launched its own bookable ultra-rapid charging network, Arnold Clark Charge, which will see over 500 EV chargers installed at over 100 locations across the UK.
There will be up to eight rapid chargers, with the ability to charge up to 150kW, installed at Arnold Clark branches. All Arnold Clark app users will have access to the Arnold Clark Charge network, which will be available to book safely and securely, with most sites being 24/7 accessible.
Drivers will also be able to enjoy great-value, ultra-rapid charging at a rate of 55p/kWh, compared to 81p/kWh* on other networks.
Eddie Hawthorne, Chief Executive and Group Managing Director of Arnold Clark, said, “As electric vehicles become more and more common on UK roads, we know that our charging infrastructure needs to develop and grow to meet these increasing demands.
“That’s why we’ve heavily invested in our very own bookable ultra-rapid charging network across the country: Arnold Clark Charge.
“The new charging hubs will allow customers to charge easily and safely while on the go, while saving money.”
To begin charging, customers simply need to download the Arnold Clark app, create an account or log in, and then sign up to Arnold Clark Charge. They can then book a charge at a time or place that suits them.
As electric vehicles become increasingly popular with motorists, Arnold Clark Charge is a significant infrastructural investment that will support drivers as they make the switch – helping to make range and charging anxiety a thing of the past.
And with the 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles drawing ever closer, it also marks another important step for Arnold Clark as they look to prepare customers for the upcoming shift to electric.
Why go electric with Arnold Clark?
Alongside Arnold Clark Charge, the Group has partnered with home charge point installers Bumblebee to provide customers with a wide range of home charging options, featuring the latest innovative technology and excellent offers.
On top of this, the Group can offer support at every stage of the car-buying journey.
Customers can visit the Arnold Clark Electric Innovation Centres in Glasgow or Stafford to meet a team of alternatively fuelled vehicle experts, learn more about electric and get charging advice, driving tips and more. This information is also easily accessible on their Electric Hub online.
Plus, after browsing the largest selection of used EVs in the UK, Arnold Clark’s ‘Here to Help’ team can offer guidance every step of the way, from choosing the right vehicle to aftercare support.
And with over 400 IMI Level 3 EV-trained specialists employed by Arnold Clark, if anything does go wrong with your electric vehicle, it will be in perfectly safe hands at one of their many service centres.
For those who are considering buying an electric vehicle or if you want to know more about charging options, Arnold Clark is there to help.
*Based on ZapMap industry average of rapid/ultra-rapid charging rates as of January 2025.
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