Fastned could become the raining champion of charging. The company has submitted a planning application for a brand new ultra-rapid EV charging hub inside an Aberdeen warehouse. This hub will be the first of its kind in the UK.
Located off Virginia Street on Aberdeen’s inner city ring road, the charging hub will reuse the Grampian House warehouse. Fastned plans to install the charging hub within the existing structure to keep drivers sheltered from the wind and rain while they charge. Solar panels will be installed on the existing roof to generate clean energy that will provide power for the site’s facilities.
The central location will make the charging hub easy to use for residents, businesses and drivers journeying in and out of the city.
The planned conversion has never been done before in the UK and is said to drastically reduce the development's environmental impact while upgrading industrial land.
The plans show the charging hub will have twelve ultra-rapid charging bays, offering 400kW chargers. A shop, toilets and seating area will be available inside the building.
The hub will use Fastned’s drive-thru format, similar to that found in petrol stations. This will make it easy for drivers to drive in and out of charging bays, and improve accessibility for all vehicle types, including those towing trailers.
Tom Hurst, UK Country Director at Fastned said: "Aberdeen is at the heart of Scotland’s energy transition. It is driving the expansion of offshore renewable energy, and enabling Scotland to become a net exporter of green electricity instead of fossil fuels. This charging hub is perfect for the EV drivers of Aberdeen. We’re optimistic that the City Council will see the benefit that the development will bring to the city and how it fits in with its wider decarbonisation strategy. This hub isn’t just about EV charging, it’s about showing what’s possible in an urban environment while making a clear commitment to a cleaner, greener city. We’re looking forward to hearing the final decision and to working with the council to make this hub a reality.
The hub will include loos and a shop in the building 
