UK: Osprey Charging to install EV chargers at retail warehouses sites

The company has signed a new partnership with real estate specialists Ediston to expand its network thanks to its portfolio of sites across the region.

Osprey Charging has announced a retail partnership with real estate specialist, Ediston, to install rapid EV charging across its portfolio of retail warehouse sites in the UK. The association will open up rapid charging stations for customers visiting major retail brands such as Aldi, The Food Warehouse and Costa.

Each of an initial ten sites will host up to six high powered chargers, capable of adding 100 miles in approximately ten minutes. The first site is a hub located at Haddington Retail Park, East Lothian, currently under construction. Further sites are expected to go into construction throughout 2022, and further charging locations added to the partnership, in line with Ediston’s expected acquisition of retail parks.

“Retail parks are prime locations for EV charging, allowing drivers to top up their EVs while making use of the retail facilities on site. Forward thinking companies like Ediston are ensuring they stay ahead of the curve by ensuring their sites are equipped to meet the needs of the growing market of EV drivers,” said Patrick Sherriff, Business Development Director at Osprey Charging.

By offering on-site rapid EV charging services at its retail warehouse parks, Ediston is future-proofing its portfolio for the growing demand for EV charging and bringing an added incentive for customers to choose its sites. Osprey will cover all costs associated with installing and servicing the rapid charging points while sharing the profits.

“With EV registrations increasing year-on-year, we’re fast approaching a new era of electric transport. On-site EV charging at retail parks will soon become an essential offering and customers will expect to be able to charge their vehicles wherever they shop and our tenants will expect us to provide the infrastructure which enables them to do so,” said Graham Lind, Head of Retail Warehouse Asset Management at Ediston.

This announcement is Osprey’s latest deal in the retail park sector, following previous announcements with Brookhouse Group, Reef, M7, Northumberland Estates and more due to open this year. The announcement supports Osprey’s plans to rollout 150 high powered EV charging hubs by 2024 as part of a £75 million investment programme.