Zest has installed new rapid EV charging facilities at the recently developed Starbucks and KFC site in Welshpool.
Located off the Buttington Roundabout on the A483, the four 120kW charging bays serve both the new facilities, providing a stop for locals, commuters, and visitors.
The launch brings much-needed charging capacity to an area currently underserved by rapid and ultra-rapid charging, with only a handful of comparable chargers available within a 20-mile radius.
Zest said that at 65p per kWh, its 120kW chargers are among the lowest-priced rapid charging options in the area, with consistent 24/7 pricing and no subscription required.
Drivers can pay via contactless, the Zest app, or through roaming apps including Octopus Electroverse, Allstar, and Plugsurfing.
Zest is expanding its EV charging network across a growing number of locations throughout the UK, including at Starbucks, Aldi, Tesco, KFC, Home Bargains, and Central Co-op sites.
The Leeds-based company is one of the UK’s fastest growing investor-operators of public access EV charging infrastructure, and works in partnership with local authorities and the real estate sector across the UK.
Stephen Summerfield, Director at Stephen James Property, the site developer, said, “We’re delighted to partner with Zest on this exciting new development.
“Adding high-quality EV charging to the site enhances the experience for visitors and supports the growing need for sustainable transport infrastructure in the region.”
Robin Heap, CEO at Zest, said, “By integrating EV infrastructure into locations people already visit, we make going electric simple and hassle-free.
“Our investment in Welshpool gives drivers the chance to recharge while using the new facilities, helping reduce emissions and making travel in Mid Wales cleaner and more equitable.”
