Addison Lee partners with ChargePoint to install new EV chargers

Addison Lee has announced a new partnership with ChargePoint, to install ultra-rapid EV chargers at its West Drayton Fleet Hub.

Located near Heathrow Airport, the West Drayton Fleet Hub is a multipurpose centre servicing Addison Lee vehicles, rolling out driver training and providing drivers with an location to take a break between journeys.

The installation of two ChargePoint ultra-rapid EV chargers, with dual charging capability provides a location for four drivers to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at once.

Liam Griffin, chief executive officer of Addison Lee, said: “We’ve made great strides in transitioning our standard fleet to electric by 2023, recently hitting the milestone of 1,000 EVs on the fleet in just over 14 months.

“With access to reliable charging infrastructure still the main barrier for drivers switching to electric, we remain committed to investing in these innovative partnerships working together to tackle the ongoing infrastructure challenges across the capital.”

ChargePoint will also provide software to allow Addison Lee partner drivers to see if the stations are currently in use. The drivers will have access to chargers across London through the ChargePoint app.

Addison Lee said it has provided drivers with support for home charging and has negotiated deals that provide its drivers with access to more than 4,000 rapid chargers across London.

The cooperation with ChargePoint will allow fleet managers at Addison Lee to have control over its charging infrastructure as their needs grow, said Addison Lee.

Tanya Sinclair, senior director of public policy, Europe at ChargePoint said: “Inter network roaming must be encouraged at all levels if we are to enable fleets and commercial drivers to seamlessly transition to EV.

“This cooperation will not only help increase the electrification of transportation in London and the UK, but will help to improve air quality across the capital, whilst showing that it is not only possible, but easy for the UK’s largest fleet providers to electrify their operations at scale.”