{"id":885702,"date":"2026-04-11T00:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T00:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/885702\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T00:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T00:00:18","slug":"cardigan-fields-yorkshires-largest-public-ev-charging-hub-opens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/885702\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardigan Fields: Yorkshire&#8217;s largest public EV charging hub opens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The largest high-powered public EV charging hub in Yorkshire has launched at Cardigan Fields.<\/p>\n<p>The Cardigan Fields hub features 32 bays and  offers 24\/7 access for  the 29,000 drivers that pass the site, off Kirkstall Road, daily.<\/p>\n<p>It is part of a \u00a324.5 million investment by RAW Charging and Landsec to install EV charging bays across 25 premier retail and leisure destinations.<\/p>\n<p>The Cardigan Fields installation is part of RAW Charging\u2019s ongoing partnership with Landsec, one of the UK\u2019s largest real estate investment trusts, which is investing \u00a324.5 million to roll out EV charging infrastructure across premier retail and leisure destinations nationwide. <\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC6069-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-201039\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>This state-of-the-art facility features 32 bays in total, comprising 14 AC fast chargers, 6 DC50 rapid chargers, and 12 DC150 ultra-rapid chargers.<\/p>\n<p>A RAW Charging pokesperson said: \u201cThe UK is experiencing rapid growth in electric vehicle adoption, with one in four new cars sold in 2025 being electric or hybrid. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs demand for accessible and efficient charging infrastructure surges, destinations like Cardigan Fields play a crucial role in supporting sustainable travel. The hub\u2019s 24\/7 availability ensures that drivers can charge their vehicles at any time, whether visiting retail outlets, restaurants, or leisure facilities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Neil Broadbank, Chief Commercial Officer at RAW Charging, said: \u201cWe are delighted to bring Yorkshire its largest high-powered public EV charging hub at Cardigan Fields. This installation is a significant milestone in our partnership with Landsec and our mission to connect amazing places across the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mark Welsby, Centre Manager, Cardigan Fields, said: \u201cWe are delighted our customers can now use the new ultra-rapid charging hub at Cardigan Fields. 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