A state-of-the-art electric vehicle charging hub featuring 36 ultra-rapid bays has gained planning approval from Ealing Council, paving the way for London’s largest facility of its kind.
The hub, developed by Fastned and Places for London – Transport for London’s property company – will be built at Hanger Lane off the North Circular. Scheduled to open early next year, it will be powered entirely by renewable energy and offer drivers the ability to charge up to 100 miles of range in just five minutes.
The site will feature Fastned’s signature yellow solar canopies, a retail space, restroom facilities, benches and a playground – creating a community space where families can pause and children can play safely while drivers recharge.
With around 64 per cent of outer London households lacking access to off-street parking, many drivers rely on public charging infrastructure. The hub has been designed to accommodate vehicles of all sizes, from cars and taxis to vans and smaller trucks, and will provide a crucial solution for businesses transitioning to electric fleets – particularly those operating from the nearby Park Royal industrial estate.
The joint venture is also committed to supporting local communities. During construction, work experience placements will give local people the chance to explore careers in the fast-growing EV sector. The partnership also offers apprenticeships, employment opportunities and community outreach to help upskill Londoners.
Fastned has designed the hub with inclusivity in mind, featuring wheelchair-accessible bays, extra-wide bays for easy manoeuvring, and suspended cable systems that remove the need to lift heavy charging cables.
Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy Mete Coban said: ‘This new, rapid charging hub, the largest in London, will support hundreds of Londoners who have already made the transition to electric vehicles.
‘There are more than 27,900 public electric vehicle charge points in London – over a third of the UK’s total charging network – and, working with partners like Fastned, we can continue to grow our network and support many more Londoners to switch to cleaner, greener vehicles.’
The number of electric vehicles on London’s roads is projected to reach between 1 million and 1.4 million by 2030, with up to 40,000 publicly accessible chargers expected to be needed. The joint venture has ambitions for 25 sites across London by 2030, including at Hatton Cross, Canning Town, Tottenham Hale and East Finchley.
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