Oldham’s Gateway Centre can now offer an ultra-rapid charging hub, in a £1 million deal with Manchester-based EV charging network Be.EV.
Switched on and ready for use, the site is home to 16 ultra-rapid charging bays, making it one of the largest ultra-rapid EV charging locations in Greater Manchester.
Customers can benefit from a smooth and convenient charging experience while browsing the shops that are within a one minute walk, including Aldi.
Drivers can also monitor their charge level from their mobile whilst doing their shopping through a QR code.
The retail park sees an average of 27,000 cars pass by every day, and with only six other ultra-rapid EV chargers within two miles of the site, the charging hub will be a welcome addition for commuters travelling through Greater Manchester.
Currently the local community only has access to 25 EV chargers, meaning the 120,000 Oldham residents will also benefit from the charging site’s convenient location just off Chadderton Way and less than a mile from the city centre.
The 70,000 square foot site is equipped with cutting-edge Kempower chargers that feature unique load balancing abilities, ensuring that drivers get the power they need.
Kempower’s chargers can intelligently distribute energy supply between vehicles according to capacity and demand – meaning if one car reaches the maximum amount of power on one charger, any residual energy supply can be reassigned to another vehicle connected on-site.
The technology, commissioned and maintained by Vital EV, is capable of delivering up to 150kW – fast enough to add 125 miles of range in a 15 minute stop. 1.2MW of power being delivered across the 16 charging bays.
Be.EV’s partnership with the Gateway Centre increases the number of ultra-rapid charging bays in Oldham by 38%.
The chargers will be powered by renewable energy from Octopus Energy, ensuring the move to a totally green transport system is achieved.
