National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is rolling out over 182 new EV charging bays across 83 primary substations and eight offices, bolstering one of the UK’s largest privately-owned EV charging networks.
With a £13 million investment, NGED will increase its total charging bays to 444, strategically placed to support its frontline workforce across the South West, South Wales and the Midlands.
The utility company already operates a fleet of more than 1,000 electric vehicles, including 400 vans and 600 cars, and plans to expand further with new commercial models such as the Skoda Enyaq AWD and Ford Explorer.
By using substations as EV charging points, NGED aims to offer its teams improved access to rapid charging infrastructure—particularly on frequently used urban and rural routes.
The goal is to ensure that operational staff are always within 10 miles of a reliable NGED-operated charger.
Ian Smith, head of operations support at NGED, said: “This investment brings to life our drive to net zero. It helps our teams stay mobile, reduce range anxiety, and respond faster to customers without unnecessary travel time.”
NGED is partnering with Rock Power Connections on the installations. Chris Rigby of Rock Power added: “We’re proud to help NGED electrify its fleet by installing high-power DC chargers across all four licence areas.”
Each completed site will be added to an internal app used by employees to locate and access nearby chargers.
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