Be.EV installs two ultra-rapid charging bays at Blackburn site featuring Tesco Express store

EV charging network Be.EV has partnered with AAAZ Investments to install ultra-rapid charging bays at a site on Livesy Branch Road in Blackburn, which features a Tesco Express store (BB2 5AY). 

The deal has seen Be.EV invest £223,000 to install two 150kW Kempower ultra-rapid charging bays at the site, which give drivers up to 80% of charge in a 20-minute stop.

It comes in the wake of an eventful few weeks for the EV sector, with the UK government announcing new subsidies of up to £3,250 for the purchase of new electric cars.

Asif Ghafoor, CEO at Be.EV, comments: "We’re very happy that AAAZ Investments have put their trust in us to deliver this solution at this site on Livesey Branch Road. As the EV transition continues to build momentum, asset managers with shops will need to incorporate solutions that fit shoppers’ lifestyles if they want people to visit their stores, and ultra-rapid charging is the way to do this.”

Aziz Hajee, Director, AAAZ Investments, says: “EV charging has become much more of a priority for us as more EVs hit the road, so it’s important to us to get EV charging at our sites before they become the most common vehicle on the road.”

“It was important for us to work with an experienced partner who could advise us on getting the right chargers and make everything as simple as possible, which is exactly what Be.EV has done. This new site will be a welcome addition for local residents and drivers on longer journeys.”

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He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

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