Fastned could become the raining champion of charging. The company's planning application for a brand new ultra-rapid EV charging hub inside an Aberdeen warehouse has been approved. This hub will be the first of its kind in the UK and will open in winter 2026.
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.
It 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: “I’m over the moon that Aberdeen City Council has supported our application and given us the green light. This means we can break ground at the site as soon as possible and kick-start this very exciting project.
“It’s really a revolutionary approach to EV charging and will transform the charging experience for many customers, especially in a part of the country where the weather isn’t always the best. We’re truly delighted to be supporting the EV transition in Scotland and expanding our network further north.”
The hub will include loos and a shop in the building 
