RAW Charging has partnered with Landsec to launch what will become the UK’s largest destination EV charging hub at Bluewater.
The installation forms part of a £24.5m national EV charging network across major shopping destinations, designed to support growing demand from electric vehicle drivers.
The rollout will deliver 1,000 new charging bays across 28 Landsec locations, including Bluewater, Gunwharf Quays, White Rose Shopping Centre and Brighton Marina.
The network will include 554 AC fast chargers and 446 DC rapid chargers, with some installations already completed.
RAW Charging said the hubs are designed to support both retailers and EV drivers by placing charging infrastructure at high-footfall leisure and retail locations.
The company expects drivers to remain on-site while charging, increasing dwell time and engagement with shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.
The 20-year partnership will also include a programme to replace and upgrade existing charging infrastructure that no longer meets modern standards for speed, reliability or accessibility.
Some of the new chargers are expected to recharge vehicles within typical shopping dwell times of 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.
Neil Broadbank, chief commercial officer at RAW Charging, said: “We’re proud to partner with Landsec, whose top-tier retail and leisure destinations attract millions of visitors each year.
“Our EV charging hubs give customers confidence to recharge on arrival, enhancing their experience and keeping them on-site longer.
“This investment goes beyond infrastructure – it’s about connecting amazing places and supporting the UK’s transition to cleaner, greener transport.”
Ben Padley, head of consumer at Landsec, said: “Our destinations welcome millions of visitors each year and are the hubs for communities across the UK. Creating exceptional experiences while supporting a more sustainable future is central to how we shape those places.
“As more drivers switch to electric, retail destinations like ours have a clear responsibility to make charging simple, accessible and part of everyday life.
“Through our partnership with RAW Charging, we’re embedding high quality, future ready EV infrastructure across our portfolio, including plans for what will become the UK’s largest destination charging hub at Bluewater.
“The scale and reach of our platform mean we can deliver this at pace and in locations people already choose to spend their time.
“This long-term investment strengthens our guest offer, providing a multitude of convenient charging options for current and future electric drivers.”
