A new vehicle charging hub will be set up at Ocean Terminal as part of the redevelopment there.
The hub will be located at the front of the building adjacent to what is currently the south car park, and will have six EV chargers powered by traceable clean renewable energy provided by SSE able to charge up to a dozen vehicles at any time. Two of the bays will be available for accessible parking and the ultra rapid chargers of up to 150kw will charge up car batteries within an hour.
Chris Richardson, Managing Director of Ambassador Investment Management, the Scottish owners of Ocean Terminal, said:
“Having recently received planning consent to deliver our Masterplan for Ocean Terminal, we are delighted that our vision for a new neighbourhood on Leith’s waterfront with sustainability at its core is taking shape so quickly as we bring this new EV charging hub to the area.
“As the future of Ocean Terminal changes, so too do the needs of our centre users and we are proud to be working with our partners at SSE, a company which is at the forefront of decarbonisation solutions, to meet modern requirements for clean fuel and green travel options.
“And with the new hub able to charge an electric vehicle in an hour, it will provide the perfect reason to visit the new and improved Ocean Terminal for a meal, film or browse of the shops!”
Kevin Welstead, EV Director from SSE Energy Solutions said:
“We’re proud to announce this site with Ocean Terminal which will provide ultra-rapid EV charging facilities for their customers to have at their disposal.
“At SSE, we’re dedicated to helping get people on the road to net zero. By providing high-quality EV Charging hubs we are supporting both the public and businesses across the UK and Ireland to make the transition to electric vehicles.
“This site is a perfect example of how drivers can conveniently and quickly charge their electric vehicle as they go about their day.”
This is the latest addition to the redevelopment of Ocean Terminal which will include new homes, health and leisure facilities and new active travel options.
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