The 170-strong pub estate has teamed up with Osprey Charging Network to build and run the installations. The partnership will see an initial 12 rapid charging locations created (totalling almost 50 rapid charge points) across the Wells estate, including three high-power charging hubs.
They will be some of the fastest charging in the areas and the first of many for Wells, as the family brewery looks to expand this service for customers across the country. A typical electric vehicle can fully charge in 25-45min, drivers can pay with a contactless bank card, and every charge point is also powered by 100% renewable electricity.
“We will be working with both our managed houses and our pub partners to help support a widespread network across the country for electric vehicle drivers,” said Nick Wells, head of estates and fifth-generation family member.
Osprey was the first charge point operator to roll-out a major hospitality charging network, starting back in 2018 with Marston’s, and therefore has a strong track record in delivery and understanding the special considerations and advantages of these locations. The company is installing rapid charge points in partnership with Marston’s, Shepherd Neame and Punch, as well as co-locating with Burger King, Costa Coffee, and Starbucks on new developments.
