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Shell switches on ‘Recharge’ electric vehicle charging service in the UK
Shell has launched a new on-forecourt electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging service in the UK. ‘Shell Recharge’ is now available at Shell Holloway (London), Shell Whyteleafe (Surrey) and Shell Derby, and will be launched at a further seven locations within Greater London and Reading by the end of the year.
The UK is the first country in which Shell Recharge will be available, following the opening of Shell’s first hydrogen refuelling station at Shell Cobham earlier this year. The service arrives hot on the heels of Shell’s recent announcement that it is to buy NewMotion, one of Europe’s largest EV charging providers (see https://knowledge.energyinst.org/Energy-Matrix/product?product=108908)
The rapid chargers are reported to charge most cars in approximately 30 minutes.
As part of this initiative, Shell has been collaborating with Transport for London (TfL) to introduce the charging points, in line with the London Mayor’s drive for a Zero Emission capital by 2050. The service has been introduced in partnership with Allego, who will manage the operation of the rapid chargers.
Photo: Shell
News Item details
Journal title: Petroleum Review
Region: UK
Countries: UK -
Subjects: Electricity markets, Electric vehicles, Electricity, Transport fuels, Business management, Forecourt retailing
