TotalEnergies and SSE have signed a binding agreement to establish a joint venture called “Source” to become a major player in EV charging infrastructure in the UK and Ireland. The new venture aims to deploy up to 3,000 high-power charge points to meet the demand for fast and reliable charging from EV and fleet owners.
Over the next five years, Source will set up these high-power charge points (150 kW and above) in 300 “EV hubs,” targeting a 20% market share. These charging hubs will be strategically located in and around urban areas and powered by renewable energy provided by SSE and TotalEnergies. Several hubs are already under construction, with plans for dozens more currently in development.
Leading the Decarbonisation of Transport in the UK & Ireland
In the UK, Source will provide the reliable ultra-fast charging infrastructure needed to meet the demand from EV drivers and fleet operators. This demand has surged following the UK Government’s enforcement of the zero vehicle emissions mandate for all new cars and vans, making power supply infrastructure a critical challenge for the decarbonisation of transport.
In Ireland, Source’s plans will support the government’s goal of placing nearly 1 million electric vehicles on the roads by 2030, while building consumer confidence in EV charging. “TotalEnergies is proud to contribute to the development of electric mobility to decarbonize transportation in the UK and Ireland. This is a great opportunity to extend our network in Europe and stake out a key position as a reference high-power charging player. We want to offer our customers – passenger cars and fleet alike – a nationwide, ultra-fast and reliable charging service that allows them to travel efficiently with complete peace of mind. This development also contributes to our integrated power strategy in the UK, combining renewable and flexible power generation capacity, trading and marketing of low-carbon electricity available 24 hours a day,” says Mathieu Soulas, Senior Vice President New Mobilities at TotalEnergies.
“SSE is already playing a leading role in decarbonising the UK and Ireland’s power system including building the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transforming electricity networks. Now this agreement will help accelerate progress towards a decarbonised transport system too, ensuring the vehicles that keep the economy moving can do so in a more sustainable and efficient way,” says Neil Kirkby, Managing Director of Enterprise at SSE.
