Corby gets its first ultra-rapid EV charging hub at Willow Place Shopping Centre with £900,000 investment from Be.EV
National charge point operator, Be.EV, has announced a major investment of £900,000 to install six ultra-rapid Kempower chargers at Willow Place Shopping Centre in Corby.
Be.EV bosses say the new site, now live, gives drivers access to the town’s most powerful public charging facility.
It is the largest EV charging hub in Corby, with each new bay capable of adding hundreds of miles in range under 30 minutes, providing, fast, reliable top-ups for local residents and visitors.
Willow Place, which is home to more than 150 shops, bars and restaurants, has 470 parking spaces, with new ultra-rapid chargers installed in dedicated bays so drivers can conveniently recharge while they shop
or dine.
The investment forms part of a wider partnership between Be.EV and Northdale Advisors, covering several major shopping centre sites.
In addition to Willow Place, the programme includes The Priory Centre in Dartford, Yate Shopping Centre in South Gloucestershire and One Stop Shopping in Perry Barr.
The Willow Place, Dartford, Yate, and Perry Barr sites are owned by Magnetar, a leading alternative asset manager, with Northdale acting as its operating partner.
Asif Ghafoor, CEO of Be.EV, said: “Retail destinations like Willow Place are exactly where we need high-quality charging – they’re busy, accessible and already part of people’s everyday lives.
"By investing nearly £900,000 here, we’re making it easy for EV drivers to plug in while they shop, and supporting Magnetar and Northdale in future-proofing their portfolio for the transition to electric.”
“This is what our network is about - building infrastructure where it makes the most sense, and making sure it works reliably for drivers.”
Dan Pickard, Willow Place centre director, said: “We are pleased to partner with Be.EV on Willow Place, which will deliver the first ultra-rapid bays in Corby.
"As EV adoption continues to grow in Northamptonshire and beyond, this investment reinforces our commitment to offering essential infrastructure, services and facilities for visitors and shoppers to Corby town centre and Willow Place.
The Corby launch follows a series of Be.EV ultra-rapid installations across major UK retail and leisure destinations, as the network continues to expand to meet the growing demand for reliable EV charging.