Norwegian EV charging firm eyes UK network expansion

By Sam Phillips

10 Feb 2023

Electric car charging start-up Wattif EV has outlined its plans to accelerate its charging network in the UK - and is aiming to play a leading role in for destination chargers by 2030.

Wattif EV installs charging points in locations where people park, rather than forcing EV drivers to park where they can charge.

Last year the firm launched its first charging points in Cambridge and is set to switch on more devices in Leeds and Scotland.

Alongside its future sites, Wattif EV says it could “deliver thousands stations”, in the next 18 months, subject to contract negotiations.

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The Norwegian firm’s UK plans have been bolstered by a €50 million investment by Luxembourg-based fund management firm, Marguerite.

“Significant European investments into our own business shows that UK expansion is built on solid foundations and becomes an integral part of our plans to establish a leading European wide network of EV destination chargers,” said Wattif EV CEO, Robert Svendsen.

“Our Norwegian-based expertise and focus on what’s best for the owner of EVs and EV chargers to fit charging into their daily lives are key. Charging en-route at service stations is not viable long-term - charging without thinking, planning or worrying, at home and destination, is key to driving growth of EV sales.”

Svendsen added that businesses must lead the acceleration of EV infrastructure in the UK if it is to be ready for the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars.

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