Arnold Clark’s has opened up its ultra-rapid charger network to the public for the first time.
The dealer group invested £30 million into launching Arnold Clark Charge last year with 50 hub locations now available at its dealerships across the UK.
Work has already started to expand the number of charging locations by the end of 2025, with each hub featuring up to eight rapid chargers and the ability to charge up to 150kW.
Arnold Clark is pricing its ultra-rapid charging at a rate of 55p/kWh, compared to 81p/kWh on some other public rapid charging networks.
Payment for charging can be made on the Arnold Clark app, or with contactless and roaming cards/apps, with Arnold Clark partnering with Allstar business solutions, Zap-Pay, Octopus Electroverse and Plugsurfing.
The bays at the branches will be split between Arnold Clark app users and Pay & Go customers.
Chargers can still be booked through the app, with most sites being 24/7 accessible.
Russell Borrie, Arnold Clark chief executive, said:
“We’re committed to investing in the future of the automotive industry and making electric vehicle charging accessible to everyone.
“With EVs becoming increasingly popular, it’s essential that our charging infrastructure keeps pace with rising demand.
“These new charging hubs are designed to provide the public with convenient, reliable and cost-effective charging solutions while they’re on the move.”
Members of the public can download the Arnold Clark app, create an account and then sign up to Arnold Clark Charge.
