Rolec, a UK manufacturer of EV charging points, and Connekt, a commercial EV charging installer, have announced plans to accelerate deployment of destination electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the UK, backed by multi-million-pound funding from the GF1 Growth Fund.
The companies say the partnership is aimed at addressing one of the most underserved parts of the UK EV market. Of an estimated 70,000 potential sites for destination charging, fewer than 1% currently have charge points installed.
Partnership approach
Connekt, a Scotland-based EV charging funder, will provide financial support and site assessments, while Rolec will deliver UK-manufactured charging hardware and manage installation through its network of installers.
The partnership is targeting locations such as hotels, universities, marinas, and leisure sites.
Johnny Manning, founder of Connekt, says, “At Connekt, we see a real synergy with Rolec. Over the past three to four years, we’ve been on an incredible journey building the foundations of a leading charge point operator.
“Rolec has been on a parallel journey, and they’ve emerged as one of the true market leaders in the EV charging industry.
“Together, we’re bringing something unique to the market with our funded solutions, giving Rolec clients an opportunity to unlock EV charging infrastructure in a way that is both commercially viable and future-proof.”
Darren North, National Sales Manager at Rolec, adds, “We are thrilled to be partnering with such a forward-thinking company to take on a major rollout of electric vehicle infrastructure across the UK.
“By working closely with the Connekt team, we will be able to bring our combined expertise to a sector with immense potential.”
Early progress
The companies say installations are already under way, with several charging networks deployed and more sites scheduled for rollout in the coming year.
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