TotalEnergies and SSE to create Source charging network

TotalEnergies and SSE have announced they will create a joint venture to establish new EV charging infrastructure in the UK and Ireland, under the brand “Source”.

Within the next five years, Source will deploy up to 3,000 high power charge points (of 150 kW and more) in 300 EV hubs Charging hubs.

The hubs will be in prime locations in and around urban areas and powered by renewable energy provided by SSE and TotalEnergies. Several hubs are already under construction with plans for dozens more, currently in development studies.

 Mathieu Soulas, Senior Vice President New Mobilities at TotalEnergies said: “TotalEnergies is proud to contribute to the development of electric mobility to decarbonise transportation in the UK and Ireland. This is a great opportunity to extend our network in Europe and stake out a key position as a reference high-power charging player. We want to offer our customers - passenger cars and fleet alike - a nationwide, ultra-fast and reliable charging service that allows them to travel efficiently with complete peace of mind. This development also contributes to our integrated power strategy in the UK, combining renewable and flexible power generation capacity, trading and marketing of low-carbon electricity available 24 hours a day."

Neil Kirkby, Managing Director of Enterprise at SSE, said: “SSE is already playing a leading role in decarbonising the UK and Ireland’s power system including building the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transforming electricity networks. Now this agreement will help accelerate progress towards a decarbonised transport system too, ensuring the vehicles that keep the economy moving can do so in a more sustainable and efficient way.”

This agreement is subject to the applicable regulatory approvals being obtained from the relevant authorities.