Independently owned car retailer Arnold Clark has opened up its £30 million UK-wide ultra-rapid EV charging network to the public.
There are currently more than 50 Arnold Clark Charge hubs live at its branches across the UK, with work under way to add more locations by the end of the year.
Each Arnold Clark Charge hub has up to eight rapid chargers, with the ability to charge up to 150kW.
Members of the public can download the Arnold Clark app, create an account and then sign up to Arnold Clark Charge. They can then book a charge at a time or place that suits them.
Payment for charging can be made on the Arnold Clark app, or via contactless and roaming cards/apps, with the dealer partnering with Allstar business solutions, Zap-Pay, Octopus Electroverse and Plugsurfing.
The bays at the branches will be split between Arnold Clark app users as well as Pay & Go customers.
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 technology and offers.
Russell Borrie, Chief Executive Officer at Arnold Clark, said, “We’re committed to investing in the future of the automotive industry and making electric vehicle charging accessible to everyone.
“With electric vehicles becoming increasingly popular, it’s essential that our charging infrastructure keeps pace with rising demand.
“That’s why we’ve made significant investments in our own UK-wide, bookable ultra-rapid charging network, Arnold Clark Charge.
“These new charging hubs are designed to provide the public with convenient, reliable, and cost-effective charging solutions while they’re on the move.”
