Fastned, UK’s best-rated electric vehicle (EV) charging station operator, arrives in the South West of England
- Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers in Wiltshire can experience Fastned, the UK’s best charge point operator as rated by Zap-Map, for the first time
- Fastned today launches a new “ultra-rapid” 300 kW station in Melksham. This is Fastned’s first station in the South West of England
- The site will initially have six operational charging bays, with capacity to expand to eight, powered by 100% renewable energy
Wiltshire, England, 12 August 2023: Fastned, the European rapid charging company, has today opened its first ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the South West of England.
The site is based at Commerce Way, Melksham, just off the A350. It features a number of amenities, including a Starbucks and a Travelodge.
Six charging bays will be fully operational at the site from launch, capable of expanding to host up to eight charging bays in the future. Supplied by 100% renewable energy, the chargers at each bay are capable of adding up to 300 miles of range to fully-electric cars in just 20 minutes.
Drivers living in and visiting Melksham can now benefit from the UK’s best-rated EV charging station. This is our first site in the region and we look forward to welcoming drivers to our highly visible, easy-to-use ultra rapid charging site.
The launch means Fastned now has 16 stations in the UK. The new station features Fastned’s famous, highly visible solar canopies that help EV drivers to locate the site and stay dry while charging. Reliable and easy-to-use ultra-rapid chargers, as well as a range of payment methods, mean drivers can charge easily and with confidence and get back on the road as quickly as possible.
The opening of Fastned's first ultra-rapid EV charging station in our region is a leap towards sustainability, and this station is a vital addition to Melksham and Wiltshire, addressing the lack of charging infrastructure in our rural landscape.
It's a clear signal that our community is driving the future of clean energy and electric mobility. Fastned's commitment is a commendable step, enhancing convenience for EV owners and reducing our carbon footprint.
About Fastned
Fastned has been developing fast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles across Europe since 2012. Fastned’s mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility by giving freedom to electric drivers. Founded in Amsterdam, the company has built more than 275 fast charging stations in the Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, France and Switzerland. It will open its first stations in Denmark by the end of 2023. The company specialises in developing and operating fast charging infrastructure where drivers can charge their electric vehicle with up to 300 km of range in 15 minutes before continuing their journey. Fastned is listed on Euronext Amsterdam (ticker AMS: FAST).