- The UK’s transition to electric mobility has been given a major boost with a NatWest £65 million loan to Roam Charging UK
- Facility agreed between Roam Charging and a consortium of lenders led by NatWest, alongside the National Wealth Fund and Triodos Bank UK.
- The financing marks one of the largest private debt raises in the UK’s electric-vehicle infrastructure sector to date, enabling Roam to accelerate the rollout of thousands of new fast-charging points across the country.
Roam Charging expands its ‘charge-while-you-park’ model with £65 million loan
The financing, with a NatWest £65 million loan to Roam Charging UK, marks one of the largest private debt raises in the UK’s electric-vehicle infrastructure sector to date, enabling Roam to accelerate the rollout of thousands of new fast-charging points across the country.
The investment will help fund Roam’s ambitious plan to deliver tens of thousands of AC destination charging points, targeting workplaces, residential developments, hotels, and retail locations.
This “charge-while-you-park” model focuses on convenience and affordability — placing chargers where people naturally spend time, rather than relying solely on ultra-rapid motorway sites.
Institutional confidence grows in UK EV charging
James Randall, Chief Executive Officer at Roam, said:
“We’re delighted to have the support of these major and trusted lenders, which is a credit to the growing institutional investor confidence in the business case for investing in the zero-emission transportation industry. This debt facility will allow us to respond to geographical demand patterns for EV charging across the UK, providing reliable, affordable and easily accessible infrastructure to give our customers the reassurance they need to join the electric vehicle revolution.”
The new facility will enable Roam to accelerate deployment across its growing UK pipeline — with around 5,500 sites already under exclusivity. The company has already installed more than 3,000 charging points nationwide, and this new funding represents the next phase in scaling its operations to meet the surging demand for public and workplace EV charging.
NatWest £65 million loan Roam Charging UK strengthen UK clean-energy finance
For lenders like NatWest, this partnership signals a broader trend: the financial mainstreaming of clean-energy infrastructure.
The deal aligns closely with the bank’s commitment to supporting the UK’s low-carbon transition and financing sustainable growth sectors. The National Wealth Fund and Triodos Bank UK also see the agreement as pivotal to enabling greener transport and encouraging private-sector investment into decarbonisation projects.
Strong investment case for accessible AC charging
Sarah Lane, Managing Director at Denham Sustainable Infrastructure, which backs Roam Charging, commented:
“With lower capital requirements and higher returns than direct-current charging alternatives, Roam’s focus on accessible AC charging infrastructure presents a strong investment case that delivers on both financial and environmental sustainability. This raise represents the latest step in the business’ journey, supporting Denham’s backing to allow Roam to continue to grow alongside the UK’s rapidly evolving electric vehicle industry.”
EV charging sector matures as institutional investors step in
The £65 million raise also highlights the shift in the EV-charging sector from early-stage venture funding toward institutional-scale financing — a sign of maturity in what is fast becoming one of the UK’s most dynamic green-infrastructure markets.
Roam’s approach stands out for its focus on mid-speed AC charging in everyday locations, offering a model that is both capital-efficient and scalable, designed to meet the real-world habits of Britain’s EV drivers.
Supporting the next wave of UK EV adoption
Beyond the financial details, this development represents something broader: growing confidence in the UK’s ability to deliver a charging network capable of supporting the next wave of EV adoption.
As EV ownership rises — and with government targets driving the phase-out of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 — infrastructure of this kind will be central to ensuring that charging remains as seamless and accessible as refuelling is today.
A boost for drivers, fleets and property owners
For drivers, that means more options to charge conveniently while parked at work, home or leisure destinations.
For businesses and landlords, it opens up new opportunities to partner with operators like Roam, future-proofing their properties for the electrified era.
A landmark partnership for the UK EV-charging landscape
The partnership between NatWest and Roam Charging stands as a landmark moment for the UK’s EV-charging landscape — one that combines the confidence of institutional finance with the innovation of a fast-growing clean-tech company.
As Roam expands its footprint, this deal will help make everyday EV charging simpler, more reliable, and more widely available across the country.
Authored by Ade Thomas
