Blink Charging UK has announced that it has been working with Evri, the UK’s biggest dedicated parcel delivery company, to install a new EV Charging Hub at its sorting centre in Rugby, one of the biggest of its kind in the country.
The EV Charging Hub is the first in a series of points set to be installed at Evri sorting centres throughout the UK, and forms part of Evri’s goal of reaching net-zero by the end of 2035.
Managing Director, Blink Charging UK, Alex Calnan said:This is an exciting opportunity to work with Evri to accelerate the deployment of zero emission delivery services in the UK. Blink will leverage our turnkey offering covering design, install and management of a scalable charging network, delivering future ready networks to support Evri's ambitious plans.
It is a significant milestone as we help one of the UK's biggest dedicated parcel delivery companies take one step closer to reaching their goal of net-zero ambitions.
The new Hub, which is expected to be support the centre’s 24-hour operation, has been furnished with a full set of Eve Single Pro line charging units, with each charger capable of charging vehicles at up to 22 kW.
Currently, Evri operates a fleet of 167 electric vans and an ever-growing fleet of e-cargo bikes.
Pauline Potter, Director of Procurement and Sustainability at Evri, said:We are committed to delivering a sustainable future. This partnership is an important step for Evri on our journey towards net-zero and we are delighted to be working with the team at Blink Charging UK to install EV charging for our Rugby-based vehicles. Together, we can build a more sustainable future for parcel delivery and the communities we serve.
