- Be.EV is transforming a derelict petrol station in Failsworth into Manchester’s first large-scale EV Charging Oasis, featuring 12 ultra-rapid chargers.
- The hub, part of a £550 million regeneration project, aims to meet rising EV demand and attract further investment to the area.
- Construction is set to finish by spring 2025, creating a model for future EV infrastructure in the UK.
Be.EV begins work on Manchester’s landmark EV Charging Oasis
Construction has started on Manchester’s first large-scale electric vehicle Charging Oasis in Failsworth. Be.EV is leading the project to transform a derelict petrol station into a state-of-the-art charging hub.
The hub will feature 12 ultra-rapid chargers, capable of boosting an EV to 80% in just 20 minutes. There will also be four waiting bays, which can be converted into charging bays as demand grows. Every charger will be under a canopy for added convenience. What’s more, a Caffè Nero partnership is enhancing the facilities.
Asif Ghafoor, CEO of Be.EV, said:
“We’re excited to break ground on our flagship Charging Oasis – this Manchester site will be the jewel in Be.EV’s crown, and it’s an incredible moment for the business.
We’ve designed the site with EV drivers in mind – we know that they want amenities on-site, either to take an extended break from driving, or simply to pop in and grab a takeaway coffee.”
The Charging Oasis is part of a £550 million regeneration of Failsworth, supported by Manchester City Council. Positioned on a busy commuter route, the site will meet rising EV demand and attract further investment to the area.
Construction will finish by spring 2025, with the site opening soon after. This innovative hub is a model for future EV infrastructure in the UK, and a continuation of Be.EV’s work in the area.
