Fastned and Places for London have secured planning permission for a new EV charging hub at the Hatton Cross station car park, following approval by the London Borough of Hillingdon.
This is the first of an initial five hubs planned by the public/private joint venture between Fastned and Places for London – the property-owning arm of Transport for London – to improve access to charging infrastructure for EV drivers.
The Hatton Cross hub will have 12 ultra-rapid charging bays, serving hundreds of car and van drivers a day.
All of them will be powered by 100% certified renewable energy, and sheltered by Fastned’s yellow solar canopy, which is covered by CCTV.
Hub customers will have 24/7 customer support via app and phone, available in multiple languages, and toilet facilities will also be available.
Tom Hurst, UK Country Director at Fastned said, “We’re delighted that in just a little over three months since forming our partnership we have secured our first planning consent for this ultra-rapid EV charging hub.
“By delivering this infrastructure, we can help drivers confidently make the transition to cleaner vehicles knowing that a charging point is nearby.
“Like the Mayor of London and the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are dedicated to taking the necessary steps to ensure London is working towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.
“This is a great example of how we, as part of a public body, can work with the private sector to bring about the infrastructure London needs. We now look forward to drivers getting to charge up with ease at the hub by early 2026.”
