Source, the business backed by SSE and TotalEnergies, has unveiled its first ultra-rapid hub in the UK, at Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh.
The 12-bay flagship facility features six 160kW chargers which, based on industry accepted charging session data, will allow users to charge and go in about 15 minutes.
Powered by renewable energy, and with infrastructure from SSE including a compact substation, the chargers accept contactless payments.
It is the first of more than 300 sites that Source plans to deliver over the next five years.
Already home to the Royal Yacht Britannia, the Ocean Terminal redevelopment includes
530 new homes and major retail tenants like Tesco.
Deepa Chandrasekaran, Managing Director at Source, said: “The EV industry has reached a turning point, and we’re here to lead it into uncharted territories.
“At Source, we’re not just building charge points, we’re building confidence.
“Our ambition is to capture 20% of the UK & Ireland’s ultra-rapid market by delivering hubs that are easy to find, easy to use, and built for the future.”
Chris Richardson, divisional managing director of Ambassador Group, owners of Ocean Terminal, said: “We are creating a re-imagined Ocean Terminal to better suit the needs of both the local community and visitors.
“Sustainability is central to our thinking and having a Source hub on site, its first in the UK, perfectly aligns with our goals.
“We know EV drivers are looking for efficient and reliable charging but also something to do whilst they charge, and the new centre will be a great place for them to spend that time.”
