British supermarket chain Sainsbury's has furthered its commitment to sustainable mobility with the launch of a new ultrarapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at its Nine Elms supermarket.
The retail giant has installed eight 150kW charging bays at the Wandsworth location, capable of providing up to 200 miles of range in as little as 30 minutes.
This latest addition brings the total number of Sainsbury's Smart Charge hubs across the UK to 54, with more than 445 charging bays now available to customers.
The new charging hub is strategically located to serve both local residents and those travelling through the area.
In addition to providing fast and reliable charging, Sainsbury's is offering customers the added incentive of earning Nectar loyalty points while they charge.
Florence Eshalomi, Member of Parliament (MP) for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green, attended the launch and expressed her support for the initiative:
“It was brilliant to join the Sainsbury’s Smart Charge team to open their new Nine Elms site today and to speak to some of the fantastic colleagues in store. More and more people are driving electric vehicles, and it is so important we have the right infrastructure in place to support this transition.”
Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury's director of Property, Procurement & EV Ventures, emphasised the company's dedication to meeting the increasing demand for EV charging solutions:
“We were delighted to welcome Florence Eshalomi to the launch of our new Nine Elms Smart Charge hub. We hope EV drivers will enjoy the added convenience and choice the new service provides, giving them confidence that they can top up or do a full charge at our first Wandsworth location.”
As the reported first and only EV charging business fully owned and managed by a UK supermarket, Sainsbury's is positioning itself as a leader in the domestic EV charging market.
The company says it aims to support the UK's transition to a low-carbon economy by making EV ownership more accessible and convenient for consumers.
With the rapid expansion of its Smart Charge network, Sainsbury's is demonstrating its commitment to providing customers with sustainable and forward-thinking solutions.
