en.Wedoany.com Reported - Fastned's first ultra-fast electric vehicle charging station in London, developed in partnership with Places for London, has officially opened at Hatton Cross Underground Station. The station was launched by Deputy Mayor for Transport Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy Mete Coban MBE, TfL Commissioner Andy Lord, Fastned co-founder and CEO Michiel Langezaal, and Fastned UK Director Tom Hurst. The event also showcased zero-emission black cabs, an ambulance, and TfL vans, highlighting the expanding capabilities of electric vehicle fleets.
To celebrate the opening, the station will offer five days of free charging from June 15 to June 19, 2026. Drivers can enjoy free charging by authorizing with their normal payment method upon arrival.
This station is the first of 25 charging stations planned for delivery in London under the Fastned and Places for London partnership, and is part of the Mayor's commitment to deploy up to 40,000 charging points across London by 2030. The station is designed with convenience and comfort in mind, featuring extra-wide bays and two fully accessible charging spaces (compliant with the latest British Standards Institute guidelines). It includes Fastned's iconic yellow solar canopy, 24/7 CCTV monitoring, and round-the-clock multilingual customer support. Open 24 hours a day and powered entirely by renewable energy, the station offers 12 ultra-fast (400 kW) charging bays, capable of providing up to approximately 160 kilometers of range in just five minutes. Its location near Heathrow Airport, the M25, M4, and A30 motorways serves airport commuters, residents, taxi and private hire drivers, and commercial fleets.
With approximately 2 million battery electric vehicles on UK roads and around 40% of UK households lacking private parking, the station is designed to accommodate a wide range of vehicle types, from cars and taxis to vans and small commercial vehicles. Over 175,000 battery electric cars and vans are already registered in London, with the number of electric vehicles on the road expected to exceed 1 million by 2030, accounting for 36% of the car and van fleet. Fastned UK Director Tom Hurst stated that the station, located on a key route near Heathrow Airport, is designed for continuous flow and rapid electrification, simplifying and improving charging reliability for commuters, visitors, fleet operators, and others through ultra-fast charging and canopy-protected bays. John Colgan, EV Charging Station Project Manager at Places for London, noted that the station demonstrates the value of sustainable and inclusive infrastructure where drivers need it most, setting a benchmark for a future network of ultra-fast charging stations. Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy Mete Coban emphasized that this station, as the first of 25 new ultra-fast charging stations, helps make charging more accessible, especially for those without private parking, and represents significant progress toward the 2030 charging point deployment commitment. Amanda Francis, CEO of AICES, believes that ultra-fast charging facilities on key freight routes are crucial for the parcel delivery industry's transition to zero-emission fleets.
The partnership aims to make ultra-fast charging more accessible by creating a network of urban charging stations open to all users. A flagship 36-bay station is already planned for Hanger Lane, and an 8-bay charging station is planned for the East Finchley Underground station car park. Three additional sites are being planned in Newham, Haringey, and Barking and Dagenham, with seven more sites expected to be submitted for borough review by the end of the year. Beyond charging, each site will deliver community benefits, with a portion of revenue supporting local projects and climate initiatives, and enhancing Londoners' "green skills" through apprenticeships, work experience placements, and job opportunities.
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