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Osprey Charging signs major ultra-rapid hub deal

Osprey Charging has been selected to provide ultra-rapid charging hubs to six major leisure and retail facilities around England.

The London-based firm was chosen by major asset management firm Legal & General to provide more than 70 new charging points at key sites around the country as it looks to expand support for EV drivers.

A first site is already live at Festival Heights Retail Park in Stoke-on-Trent, with four rapid charge points.

Two 16-bay ultra-rapid hubs are currently under construction at Highbridge Retail Park, Waltham Abbey, Essex, and at Woodside Leisure Park, Watford. Both locations are sited close to major motorways, providing travellers with rapid en-route options as well as serving those using the shops and leisure facilities.

In total, Osprey will install 72 new devices at six locations across England.

Andrew Nosworthy, commercial director at Osprey Charging, said: “We’re proud to work with L&G’s ReAssure portfolio, providing the ultra-rapid charging infrastructure that is crucial for the UK’s expanding EV market.

“By installing reliable, high-powered charging hubs, we’re making EV ownership more convenient and accessible for drivers across the country, whilst making these excellent retail parks even more attractive to tenants and customers.”

David Goatman, global head of energy and sustainability at Knight Frank which helped arrange the partnership, commented: “We are delighted to have advised Legal & General on this successful rapid EV charging partner selection. This kind of innovative procurement process will help to deliver crucial low carbon infrastructure across the portfolio and add to the on-site amenity offer for occupiers.”

Osprey is the UK’s third largest open-use ultra-rapid network, with more than 1,300 chargers across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Matt Allan

Matt is Editor of EV Powered. He has worked in journalism for more than 20 years and been an automotive journalist for the last decade, covering every aspect of the industry, from new model reveals and reviews to consumer and driving advice. The former motoring editor of inews.co.uk, The Scotsman and National World, Matt has watched the EV landscape transform beyond recognition over the last 10 years and developed a passion for electric vehicles and what they mean for the future of transport - from the smallest city cars to the biggest battery-powered trucks. When he’s not driving or writing about electric cars, he’s figuring out how to convert his classic VW camper to electric power.