Be.EV has started building work on Manchester’s first large-scale Charging Oasis, repurposing a former petrol station into a modern EV charging hub.
The site, located on the corner of Reliance Street and Oldham Road – Manchester, M40 – was a derelict petrol station for more than 15 years, and is now being regenerated as the forecourt of the future.
It is equipped with 12 ultra-rapid charging bays capable of charging an EV to 80% in 20 minutes.
The charge points will be accompanied by four labelled waiting bays, giving EV owners clear spaces to queue if the hub becomes busy, and will be ready to be converted into full charging bays, when demand requires.
Construction of the Charging Oasis is expected to be completed by spring 2025, with the site opening shortly afterwards.
The Charging Oasis will also be home to a new store by Caffè Nero, which has signed a deal with Be.EV to be the exclusive retail partner on-site.
All bays will be accessible, including one fully accessible bay and one specially designed for vans, with each charger featuring a water-repellent canopy to keep drivers dry.
Asif Ghafoor, CEO of Be.EV. said, “We’re excited to break ground on our flagship Charging Oasis – this Manchester site will be the jewel in Be.EV’s crown, and it’s an incredible moment for the business.
“We’ve designed the site with EV drivers in mind – we know that they want amenities on-site, either to take an extended break from driving, or simply to pop in and grab a takeaway coffee.”
