Be.EV invests £4m to transform petrol station into EV hub

Public charging network Be.EV is spending £4 million to covert a derelict filling station into an EV charging site and community hub.

The Manchester ‘Charging Oasis’ is part of a wider regeneration programme in Failsworth and aims to transform the former petrol station, which has been unused for 15 years, into a major charging hub for more tens of thousands of commuters along the city’s ‘Northern Gateway’.

The transformation will see the creation of an EV forecourt with 12 ultra-rapid 300kW chargers capable of adding up to 325 miles of range in just 20 minutes. The site will also include a new Caffe Nero Express for drivers and local residents, alongside four waiting bays for busy periods.

The project, which has included removing former fuel tanks and decontaminated the area, is one of the first to covert a former filling station to an EV charging hub. Be.EV says its work creates a blueprint for future regeneration projects.

The new site is located on a key commuter route between Manchester and Oldham, and is expected to serve over 26,000 daily commuters, supporting drivers as they make the transition to electric vehicles.

Asif Ghafoor, CEO of Be.EV, said: “Be.EV are on a mission to improve community access to EV charging and with the Manchester Charging Oasis we are putting our money where our mouth is.

“This once-derelict site is set to become a key transport feature of the community—a thriving hub buzzing with activity. By breathing new life into this space, we’re not just revitalising the area—we’re paving the way for cleaner, greener streets.

“Every EV driver who charges here will be playing a part in purifying the air we all breathe. We’re incredibly proud to be at the heart of Failsworth’s transformation.”