Wales' public charging network powered by ENGIE'S GeniePoint

The first nationwide public charging network across Wales has been rolled out, which now has over 124 chargers located stretching across the country from the Severn Bridge to Pembroke and North to Aberystwyth.

ENGIE has been working alongside Silverstone Green Energy to roll out the network across Wales. The Dragon Charging Network is another white label partner for ENGIE with the GeniePoint Platform chosen to provide full operational and management facilities including 24/7 customer support for any driver using the network.

The GeniePoint Platform back office system is completely interoperable, so existing GeniePoint Network drivers can use the Dragon Charging Network, and other linked EV charging networks, without having to re-register and vice versa. GeniePoint will also provide driver access functionality via the Dragon website - www.dragoncharging.co.uk (also available in Welsh at www.gwefrudragon.co.uk).  Drivers also have the option of RFID access card for low signal areas.

Andrew Mackay, Construction Project Manager, Silverstone Green Energy, said. “We chose the GeniePoint Platform as the back office provider for the Dragon Charging Network because of its proven track record of product reliability and flexibility, but equally because of the great team at ENGIE providing support, help and advice to our team and to drivers using the Dragon Charging Network”.

Alex Bamberg, Managing Director, ENGIE EV Solutions, said: “Our established market experience enables us to focus on joining up all aspects of electric vehicle charging to provide a clear route for easy transition to electric transport solutions.  Providing seamless interoperability across multiple networks makes the easiest driver experience therefore encouraging and supporting the switch to zero carbon transport”.

The chargers on the Dragon Charging Network are owned by local authorities, community groups and commercial organisations that want to make their chargers available for public use.  Many of the local authorities involved provide free parking whilst charging to further encourage changing to electric transport. ENGIE and Silverstone are continuing to expand the network as more organisations join to promote EV charging in and around their local area.