Hydrogen-powered EV charging points unveiled at service station

Cairn Lodge Services on the M74 in Lanarkshire, is launching an EV charging facility powered by hydrogen. 

This marks the first-of-its-kind deployment of a hydrogen-powered generator connected to EV chargers at a UK service station.

Cairn Lodge Services, a family-run motorway services business by Westmorland, has taken is bridging the energy grid gap by using hydrogen power.

Westmorland have partnered with GeoPura to connect its HPU, fuelled by green hydrogen, to Westmorland EV Chargers, provided by SWARCO Smart Charging.  The GeoPura HPU supplements the current grid supply and provides suitable electricity for EV charging at the service station.

Nabil Subuh, CEO of Westmorland Family said, “Cairn Lodge Services is excited to offer the first hydrogen powered EV chargers on the UK motorway network. The rapid growth of the EV market has underscored the pressing need for accessible and reliable charging facilities.

"As EV adoption soars, the pressure on the electrical grid has become increasingly evident, leaving businesses like Westmorland to look for creative, sustainable alternatives until there is sufficient grid capacity.  We want to be at the forefront of this sustainable and eco-friendly EV charging revolution, providing a convenient, green charging to our customers.”

"To the customer, the charging experience is no different to a grid connected charger, and by utilising this new technology we can provide much needed EV charging facilities sooner, meeting the growing demand without having a negative impact on the environment.”

From 12th of December EV drivers visiting Cairn Lodge Services will have access to 6 ultra-rapid Westmorland EV chargers from SWARCO Smart Charging powered by green hydrogen until a suitable electrical grid connection is established.