National EV charging network Be.EV has launched an ultra-rapid charging hub at Hulme Retail Park.
The site is the first to be funded via Be.EV’s landmark £55 million debt financing partnership with high street giant NatWest and Germany’s project and export financier KfW IPEX-Bank, announced in 2024.
Located at Hulme Retail Park, the new hub marks another step in addressing the growing demand for public EV chargers in Greater Manchester and across the UK.
While roughly two-thirds (65%) of British homes have access to or potential access to off-street parking, according to motoring organisation the RAC Foundation, this leaves millions of residents—particularly those in urban areas like Hulme, a district within the city of Manchester—without driveways or the ability to charge at home.
This new site adds to Be.EV’s growing network, helping the North West cement its status as the region with the fastest growing demand for EVs in the UK, while ensuring access extends beyond affluent areas to include diverse communities.
The Hulme Retail Park hub features six ultra-rapid charging bays, capable of delivering up to 165 miles of range in just a 20-minute stop. All chargers are powered by renewable energy supplied by Octopus Energy.
The investment will continue to support the national growth of Be.EV’s network, expected to hit a total of 1,600 charge points this year.
