Charging infrastructure specialist Be.EV has partnered with Maple Grove Developments to install 12 ultra-rapid EV charge bays at the Hattersley Trade Park in Greater Manchester.
Be.EV will invest £892,000 to deliver the new charging hub, just off the A57 in Hattersley, which is due to go live in June 2026.
The park sees an average flow of over 22,000 vehicles every day and the chargers will be able to provide up to 165 miles of range in a 20-minute stop.
This EV charging hub is part of a wider regeneration of the Hattersley area being led by Tameside Council, Onward Homes and Homes England, with £14 million of investment to build hundreds of new homes.
It also includes a £4 million investment from Barratt Homes to provide public infrastructure such as playgrounds and improvements to natural spaces, gateways and parking.
Be.EV is using EV charging hubs to help regenerate a number of areas across the UK, including investing £4m to build the Manchester Charging Oasis in Failsworth.
Asif Ghafoor, CEO of Be.EV, said, “This site is perfectly positioned to attract the large number of families who visit Hattersley Trade Park daily for shopping and leisure.
“It’s a win for retailers too – they get EV charging for free and while driving additional customers directly to their stores.
“Maple Grove Developments is leading the way in recognising the long-term value of investing in EV charging.
“It’s future-proofing the trade park by installing chargers now, as it’s ensuring it meets the needs of the thousands of electric vehicles passing by each day – a figure that will only rise as EV adoption continues to grow.”
