Zapgo has opened its largest charging site so far with a new ultra-rapid hub in Barrow-in-Furness.
The site, located at the Sowerby Wood Business Park, features 10 charging bays, including two fully accessible bays, served by five ultra-rapid 200kW Alpitronic chargers, allowing EV drivers to add significant range within minutes.
It also offers a rest room with a coffee machine, vending machine and toilets, as well as a defibrillator.
Barrow-in-Furness has been historically underserved by charging infrastructure, with just 0.05 public chargers for every electric vehicle.
Zapgo’s new site is one of only three ultra-rapid charging sites in the area and, with 60,000 local residents in Barrow-in-Furness and about 18-19 million visitors to the Lake District National Park per year, it provides much-needed public charging facilities.
To mark the launch, Zapgo is offering drivers an introductory price of 50p/kWh at the site for the first two weeks, until 28 September 2026.
Zapgo has partnered with local Barrow businesses to maintain the hub, directly supporting the nearby community and economy.
The investment reflects the company’s focus on investing in the north of England to tackle infrastructure gaps.
Neil Mahapatra, CEO of Zapgo, said, “We’re delighted to launch Zapgo’s largest site to-date: a much-needed ultra-rapid charging hub in Barrow-in-Furness which provides significant support to the growing number of local residents and visitors who are making the switch to EVs.
“Our site’s proximity to the world-famous Lake District National Park makes it a key amenity for the millions of families who visit the area each year.”
