LCP, the national commercial property and investment company, and part of M Core, has signed a further development agreement with PoGo Charge to deliver ultra-rapid DC charging points at 52 retail sites across the United Kingdom (UK).
This second phase agreement adds a further 254 UR DC charging points to the 252 already deployed through the first phase of the agreement, signed in November 2023, which outlined 658 DC charging points.
With both phases combined, they will deploy over 900 EV charging points across LCP owned retail parks nationwide.
It comes shortly after the first LCP site to feature eight PoGo Touch Plus Ultra-Rapid DC charging points went live at the Washington Retail Park in time to be used as a checkpoint for the recent EV Rally.
Each of the installations in England, Scotland and Wales will be fully funded by PoGo, helping to further accelerate the rollout of the UK’s EV charging infrastructure.
The Managing Director, Stuart Douglas, says: “This second agreement coming so soon after the first shows the confidence that LCP has in the proven reliability of our technology, the work we’ve already completed and the new installations yet to be energised.”
“It’s clear we share a similar passion for delivering the right infrastructure in the right places to accelerate an electric future,” he adds.
Central to each of the new installations will be the PoGo Touch – with a power range of 50-600 kilowatts this unit offers the fastest charging speeds of any charger currently in the UK.
It also offers an impressive 32-inch touch screen to display tariff and payment instructions as well as providing a platform for local retailers to promote in-store discounts and other incentives.
Daniel Rainsden, Commercial Director of LCP, part of M Core, states: “By adding these ultra-rapid charging points, we are significantly enhancing the UK’s EV infrastructure, ensuring that our retail sites are equipped to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle charging. This partnership underscores our commitment to providing the right infrastructure in the right places, driving forward the electric future we all aspire to.”
“While we may be a young business, we have an established pedigree and are financially well-invested by our parent company, making us the perfect choice for LCP and other similarly engaged landowners and management businesses,” he adds.
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