Burgers, Shakes, and Superfast Charging: Fastned arrives at OK Diner, Newark

Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers on the A1 can now power up with a side of 1950s nostalgia, as Fastned expands its UK network, and officially opens a new 12-bay ultra-rapid EV charging hub next to the OK Diner restaurant on the A1 Northbound, Newark, NG23 6JF. 

Powered entirely by 100% renewable energy, charge point operator, Fastned, and OK Diner joined forces to pull out all the stops for visiting drivers, as they launched the new ultra rapid charging hub in true American 1950s fashion. 

Guests could soak up the retro atmosphere with a signature Fastned milkshake from OK Diner while watching The Daisies, a live band of three singers, perform. The band’s speakers were powered by a Farizon EV van, demonstrating that the energy for the entertainment could come from an electric vehicle too. Also on show was a classic red Porsche 911 converted to an EV and provided by Retro Electric.

There was plenty to charge up the appetite too. Guests could enjoy 25% off their bill for up to four people at OK Diner, while the first 50 customers to charge from 5 October received a £10 Fastned voucher, redeemable via the Fastned app and valid for two weeks, until 18 October.

Each charger at Fastned’s new ultra-rapid hub offers up to 400 kW of charging power, capable of adding as much as 200 miles of range in just 10 minutes. 

Tom Hurst, Fastned UK Country Director said: “To bring high-speed charging to this key location, rock ’n’ roll met zero-emission driving as we celebrated the launch of our new site next to OK Diner in true American 1950s style, complete with a retro singing trio, a custom Fastned milkshake, and an electrified classic Porsche 911.

“The A1 is a vital corridor connecting the South to the North for families, road trippers, and fleets, making top-tier ultra-rapid charging along this route a major priority for us. And, to celebrate our official opening, we gave our first 50 charging customers on the day a £10 credit each, in fact if you visit the hub soon there might be a few remaining vouchers up for grabs. 

“So, whether you’re stopping for a quick 10-minute charge or settling in for a burger and shake, we’re thrilled to be able to make that possible by expanding our green network on one of the country’s busiest roads.” 

Owner of OK Diners, Dafydd Poole, said: “The classic roadside diner is always at the heart of any great road trip, and welcoming Fastned to OK Diner Newark brings that tradition into the electric age. We’re excited to offer drivers travelling North on the A1 the perfect place to recharge both their vehicles and themselves for many years to come.”

Shane Brennan, CEO, ChargeUK said: “Fastned’s new Newark site is yet more evidence of the continued investment the charging sector is putting into providing drivers with widespread high-quality charging. Now electric road trippers making their way north or south can stop for an ultra-rapid charge and a milkshake on this key  A  road route.” 

Fastned operates ultra-rapid EV charging hubs with solar-powered canopies, offering fast, reliable charging designed to be easy, safe and comfortable for everyone.