Pub chain Marston's to roll out rapid EV chargers

Independent pub chain Marston’s Inns and Taverns will become the UK’s first pub company to roll out rapid chargers across sites nationwide.
 
The move will see the installation of 400 Engenie rapid EV chargers, powered by renewable energy and allowing up to three cars to charge at each site at any one time.
 
Andy Kershaw, head of facilities management and projects, Marston’s, said: "Our goal is to become the UK’s most environmentally efficient pub business. By partnering with innovative and customer-focused organisations like Engenie, we’ll continue to hold ourselves and the sector to the highest possible environmental standards.”

 
Marston’s Inns and Taverns, which has an estate of over 1,600 pubs across the UK, has also recently achieved its zero-waste-to-landfill goal, two years ahead of schedule.
 
Engenie’s rapid charging points are simple to use, require no membership or connection fee and operate with all contactless payment cards. Each 50kW charger is compatible with all EVs on the market today and provides an 80% charge in just 30-60min (depending on the battery).
 
Patrick Sherriff, Business Development Director, Engenie, said: “Our national network of rapid chargers is having a significant positive impact on local air quality; another feather in the cap of Marston’s’ already impressive long-term environmental commitments. At the same time, our easy-to-use rapid EV charging points will put the customer at the centre of the EV transition.”
 
To ensure its network is accessible, Engenie has partnered with SWARCO eVolt, which is known for its reliability, as well as its E.CONNECT back office service, that offers a consistent level of high customer satisfaction and dedicated service support throughout the UK.
 
Justin Meyer, General Manger, SWARCO eVolt said: “Marston’s is a forward-thinking company that puts its customers first. Engenie, with its customer-centred approach, is the perfect fit for Marston’s and we are delighted to have been selected as their chosen solution provider. Engenie’s decision to work with SWARCO eVolt is testament to the high quality products and services that we offer our customers.”