SSE and TotalEnergies have teamed up to enhance the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across the UK and Ireland. Their new venture, Source, aims to install 3,000 ultra-fast EV charging points over the next five years.
This initiative will not only boost market confidence but will also strategically place EV chargers in 300 key locations. This effort will significantly reduce charging time, allowing EVs to travel over 60 miles with just a six-minute charge.
Strategic Placement of Charging Points
Source plans to deploy 3,000 rapid charging points in 300 hubs along major roads and urban centres. This strategic placement is meant to address the growing need for EV infrastructure as the market evolves. Ultra-fast chargers will reduce the time required to charge an EV, making long-distance travel more feasible.
Collaboration Between Industry Leaders
By providing necessary infrastructure, the companies aim to reduce ‘range anxiety’ for both fleets and public charging. This is particularly important as the UK moves towards a zero-emission mandate.
Market Growth and Government Influence
Nicolas Longatte, vice-president of EV charging at TotalEnergies, also sees this as an opportunity for Great Britain to accelerate the decarbonisation of transport.
Capturing Market Share
The goal is to meet the growing demand for EV chargers and to be at the forefront of this burgeoning market.
Reducing Range Anxiety
Source aims to boost market confidence by ensuring that EV users can travel without worrying about running out of power.
Positive Impact on Decarbonisation
Nathan Sanders expressed hope that government policies would further accelerate the rollout of EVs through planning and policy direction that supports market growth.
The partnership between SSE and TotalEnergies marks a significant step towards enhancing EV infrastructure in the UK and Ireland. With 3,000 ultra-fast chargers planned, the future of electric vehicles looks promising.
This initiative aims to reduce range anxiety, boost market confidence, and accelerate the decarbonisation of transport, ensuring a cleaner and more sustainable future for all.