{"id":968826,"date":"2026-05-18T13:33:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/968826\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T13:33:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T13:33:23","slug":"londons-largest-ultra-rapid-electric-vehicle-charging-hub-gains-planning-approval-from-ealing-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/968826\/","title":{"rendered":"London’s largest ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub gains planning approval from Ealing council"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, the joint venture between Fastned, ultra-rapid charging provider, and Places for London, Transport for London’s property company<\/strong>,\u00a0has gained planning approval for London’s largest ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Ealing<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Opening early next year, the\u00a0hub\u00a0<\/strong>will provide a major boost to London’s and the UK’s EV infrastructure and play a crucial role in enabling zero-emission travel throughout the Capital.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The new ultra-rapid charging hub,\u00a0powered entirely by renewable energy,\u00a0will feature 36 bays that offer EV drivers the capability to charge up to 100 miles of range in just 5 minutes.\u00a0Conveniently located off the North Circular (A406) near Hanger Lane, a key London arterial road, it will serve hundreds of drivers daily.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fastned and Places for London’s Hanger Lane hub will feature a retail space and restroom facilities,\u00a0offering essential amenities for drivers.\u00a0Benches and a playground outside will help create a welcoming community space,\u00a0giving families and local residents a place to pause while children can play safely as drivers recharge. Fastned’s signature yellow solar canopies will provide shelter in inclement weather, alongside lighting and CCTV to ensure safety on site.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With around 64 per cent of outer London households lacking access to off-street parking,\u00a0many drivers rely on public charging infrastructure, particularly in urban areas. Fastned has designed the Hanger Lane hub, ensuring it meets the needs of local residents, commuters, visitors and commercial operators such as local businesses and taxi or private hire cars. The hub provides accessible charging for vehicles of all sizes, from cars and taxis to vans and smaller trucks, helping address the limited opportunities for private charging at homes or commercial depots due to London’s space constraints.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Deputy Mayor for Environment\u00a0and\u00a0Energy Mete\u00a0Coban\u00a0said:\u00a0<\/strong>“This new, rapid charging\u00a0hub,\u00a0the largest\u00a0in\u00a0London,\u00a0will support hundreds of Londoners who have already made the transition to\u00a0electric\u00a0vehicles.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“There are more than\u00a027,900\u00a0public electric vehicle charge points in London\u00a0– over\u00a0a third of the UK’s total charging network – and,\u00a0working with\u00a0partners like Fastned,\u00a0we can\u00a0continue\u00a0to grow our network and support many more\u00a0Londoners\u00a0to\u00a0switch to\u00a0cleaner,\u00a0greener\u00a0vehicles.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

The hub will also provide a crucial solution for businesses transitioning to electric fleets,\u00a0particularly those operating from the nearby Park Royal industrial estate, London’s largest area of Strategic Industrial Land.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tom Hurst, UK Country Director,\u00a0Fastned\u00a0said:\u00a0<\/strong>“In a city where space often limits charging at\u00a0home or\u00a0at commercial depots,\u00a0the Hanger\u00a0Lane\u00a0site will help\u00a0close\u00a0a critical gap,\u00a0keeping London moving as the transition to electric gathers pace.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Working with Places\u00a0for London on\u00a0this joint venture means\u00a0we\u00a0can\u00a0bring\u00a0high-quality, ultra-rapid charging to the\u00a0places\u00a0it’s\u00a0needed most.\u00a0With\u00a0more\u00a0commercial\u00a0fleets\u00a0switching\u00a0to electric,\u00a0this well-located\u00a0hub\u00a0will help\u00a0keep\u00a0people and\u00a0businesses\u00a0moving, offering\u00a0faster, reliable\u00a0charging that works with\u00a0people’s\u00a0lives and makes\u00a0it\u00a0easier for drivers to make the switch.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fastned and Places for London are committed\u00a0to\u00a0supporting local communities and the growth of the EV sector. During construction of the Hanger Lane hub,\u00a0work experience placements will give local people the chance to explore careers and develop skills in this fast-growing industry.\u00a0The partnership also offers apprenticeships,\u00a0employment opportunities,\u00a0and community outreach,\u00a0helping to upskill Londoners and support the city’s transition to electric vehicles.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sophie Eynon,\u00a0Electric\u00a0Vehicle\u00a0Charging Hubs Programme\u00a0Manager at Places\u00a0for London,\u00a0said:\u00a0<\/strong>“It’s great\u00a0to see\u00a0Hanger Lane,\u00a0our second hub with Fastned,\u00a0secure\u00a0planning\u00a0permission.\u00a0It’s set to\u00a0be\u00a0the largest EV charging\u00a0hub in\u00a0London,\u00a0marking an important milestone\u00a0in\u00a0London’s transition to\u00a0zero\u00a0emission vehicles.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“These\u00a0ultra-rapid charging\u00a0hubs will\u00a0bring\u00a0greater reliability\u00a0and\u00a0comfort\u00a0to EV drivers\u00a0while\u00a0helping London\u00a0become\u00a0cleaner,\u00a0more sustainable and\u00a0accessible\u00a0for everyone.\u00a0With the facilities planned\u00a0for this\u00a0location,\u00a0we hope passers-by and local residents will enjoy everything the new hub has\u00a0to offer once it opens next\u00a0year.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fastned’s hubs are designed to be easy,\u00a0safe and comfortable for everyone,\u00a0with inclusivity built in from the start. Wheelchair-accessible bays, clear circulation paths and features that support drivers.\u00a0Extra-wide bays make parking and manoeuvring simple,\u00a0while suspended cable systems remove the need to lift heavy charging cables. Bright,\u00a0open layouts with clear sightlines,\u00a0high-quality lighting and CCTV coverage help create a welcoming,\u00a0accessible environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With ambitions for 25 sites across London by 2030, including Hatton Cross, Canning Town,\u00a0Tottenham Hale\u00a0and East Finchley, the joint venture is accelerating the rollout of accessible public charging hubs to meet rising EV demand and contribute to the Mayor of London’s vision for a greener capital.\u00a0<\/p>\n

– ENDS –\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Notes to editors\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our\u00a0Travel\u00a0Demand Survey\u00a0in 2024 showed that most households in London,\u00a0including 93 per cent in inner London and 64 per cent in outer London,\u00a0do not have access to off-street parking in a driveway\u00a0or garage\u00a0London’s EV transition.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The number of electric vehicles on the road in London is projected to rise to between Im to 1.4m by 2030, making up 34% to 49% of London’s car and van fleet. Up to 40,0000 publicly accessible chargers are expected to be needed to meet this demand. London leads the way in the uptake of EV vehicles in the UK, with around 193,000 plug-in electric cars and vans already registered in the capital.\u00a0The city has almost 28,000 charge points\u00a0to\u00a0date,\u00a0which is over 30% of all EV charging infrastructure across the UK and more than any other UK region.\u00a0<\/p>\n

About Fastned\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fastned is on a mission to accelerate the transition to electric mobility.\u00a0Since 2012,\u00a0we’ve been at the forefront of European charging infrastructure development,\u00a0building and operating a rapidly growing network of iconic fast charging stations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Our yellow,\u00a0nature inspired stations create a welcoming environment for drivers during the 20 minutes it takes to charge up to 300 miles of range.\u00a0By offering Europe’s most reliable,\u00a0convenient and joyful charging experience,\u00a0we aim to inspire millions to drive on solar and wind energy so that together we can curb climate change. Fastned is listed at Euronext Amsterdam (AMS: FAST).\u00a0<\/p>\n

About Places for London:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Places for London is Transport for London’s\u00a0(TfL) wholly owned commercial property company,\u00a0which is financed independently of the transport network.\u00a0It is seeking to deliver homes and spaces where people feel proud to live,\u00a0work and spend time in.\u00a0Places for London’s approach is focused on partnership and inclusion,\u00a0taking the role of a long-term steward across its sites.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Places for London is helping to solve some of the capital’s biggest challenges and meeting its wider needs,\u00a0including building new affordable housing,\u00a0delivering new workspaces,\u00a0retail and helping the city become more sustainable through its building work and the introduction of new electric vehicle charging hubs. All operating profits from recurring revenues raised by Places for London is returned to TfL as a dividend to reinvest into the transport network.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Work has started on Places for London sites across London that are delivering 4,900 homes,\u00a0and more than 1,700 homes have been completed,\u00a0of which 58 per cent are affordable homes.<\/p>\n

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