London EV Hub Adds 300 Miles in 20 Minutes

Rahul Somavanshi

Fastned and Places for London secure approval for London's first ultra-rapid EV charging hub at Hatton Cross station, featuring 12 powerful 400kW chargers.

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The cutting-edge facility will add 300 miles of driving range in just 20 minutes, powered entirely by renewable energy.

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With London's EV fleet projected to reach 1.4 million by 2030, this hub addresses a critical infrastructure gap in the capital's clean transport strategy

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All charging bays come with extra width, weather protection, and 24/7 multilingual support, with two bays fully compliant with accessibility standards.

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Fastned is investing £30 million across the joint venture, with plans to expand from 5 initial sites to 65 hubs based on market demand.

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Revenue from each charging location will partially fund community projects and provide work experience opportunities for London students.

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London currently leads UK EV adoption with 193,000 plug-in vehicles and hosts one-third of all national charging infrastructure.

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The network expansion supports Mayor Khan's 2030 net-zero target, requiring up to 60,000 new chargers across the city within six years

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