Summary
- Be.EV has partnered with Paua to provide access to 1,800 EV connectors in Greater Manchester
- There are over 1,000 high-powered DC chargers available, with at least two charge point connections every square mile
- Be.EV is focused on increasing charge point coverage in the North of England and beyond, with 1,100 charging points to be installed by 2025
- Paua now supports a partner connector every 15 miles, with rural areas having lower charger densities
- Be.EV is seeking landowners, such as farmers, to install EV charge hubs to maximize revenue and increase coverage in less well-covered areas
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Businesses operating electric vehicles in Greater Manchester now have enhanced charging coverage through Be.EV, providing access to 1,800 EV connectors in the area, with over 1,000 high-powered DC chargers. Be.EV aims to increase charge point coverage in the North of England and beyond. The network is expanding nationally, with plans to install a total of 1,100 charging points by the end of 2025. All charging on the Be.EV network is supported by renewable energy from Octopus Energy. Paua customers now have access to over 54,000 charge points across the UK, helping to reduce transport emissions and provide more infrastructure for electric vehicle owners.
Despite the increasing number of electric vehicles on UK roads, many businesses are still in the early stages of electrification, managing mixed fleets of fossil fuel and electric-powered vehicles. Charging infrastructure remains a key challenge for fleets of all sizes. Be.EV, in collaboration with Paua, seeks to bring EV charging to as many people as possible, supporting the transition of fleet vehicles to electric and promoting environmental and sustainability benefits. Be.EV continues to look for new sites to install community-focused charging sites, with plans to make them available to Paua customers as they go live. This partnership aims to facilitate easier access to charging points for electric vehicle users across the UK.
As of June 2024, the UK had over 1.1 million fully electric cars and nearly 150,000 electric vans on its roads, indicating a growing trend towards electrification. However, there is still a need for more infrastructure to support the increasing number of electric vehicles. Paua’s collaboration with Be.EV aims to address this challenge by providing businesses in Greater Manchester and beyond with improved charging coverage. The network not only offers more charging points but also ensures that all charging is powered by renewable energy, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable transportation system.
Paua now supports a partner connector at least every 15 miles across the UK, with a focus on increasing network coverage in all regions to help reduce drivers’ fear of switching to electric vehicles. While urban areas tend to have better charger density, rural areas such as Caithness, Northumberland National Park, and the North Yorkshire Moors have lower densities of chargers. Be.EV is interested in working with landowners, including farmers, to install EV charge hubs near busy roads to maximize revenue and provide more charging options for drivers. This initiative aims to make it easier for businesses and individuals to adopt electric vehicles and contribute to lowering emissions and improving air quality.
The partnership between Paua and Be.EV is part of a broader effort to make electric vehicle charging more accessible and convenient for users across the UK. By expanding the charging network and ensuring it is powered by renewable energy, the companies are supporting the transition to cleaner transportation options. With plans to install over 1,000 charging points by 2025, Be.EV is committed to increasing charge point coverage and making it easier for businesses to electrify their fleets. This collaboration highlights the importance of infrastructure development in accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and reducing carbon emissions in the transportation sector.
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