Workington's Derwent Drive Retail Park has a new public charging hub, equipped with 16 high-powered electric vehicle (EV) chargers.

Osprey Charging undertook the project with an emphasis on supporting local residents, businesses, and tourists alike by contributing to the accessibility of public EV charging in the Cumbria region.

Located at the heart of the retail park, the newly installed 300kW rapid charge points are compatible with all EVs currently on the market.

They have been designed to add approximately 100 miles of range to a vehicle within a short span of 15 to 20 minutes, dependent on the specific model and battery of the car.

These new installations are ideally situated for people to charge their EVs while they shop at the nearby supermarkets.

The state-of-the-art ultra-rapid points are capable of delivering up to 300kW.

They are managed with load balancing technology that optimises grid connections and adjusts power distribution according to vehicle demand.

This enables optimal charging speeds, dramatically improves wait times, and ensures the availability of charge points.

Accepted methods of payment at the hubs include contactless bank cards, Apple/ or Google Pay, as well as the Osprey App, and RFID card payments.

The hubs also welcome all principal third-party payment methods, including fleet cards.

Osprey’s in-house software, Osprey Iris, guarantees market-leading levels of reliability and innovation for EV roaming.

Ian Johnston, CEO of Osprey Charging, said: "The electric transition is well underway and we’re here to provide a reliable and rapid public charging service for drivers, from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands."

Osprey currently operates over 800 charging points across the UK.

Mr Johnston added: "The new charging hubs at Derwent Drive Retail Park in Workington will form a vital part of the re-charging network that will enable the decarbonisation of transport in the UK."

The charge points at these locations will provide a significant leap toward improving local air quality, reducing noise pollution, and contributing to local decarbonisation efforts.

Their role could become increasingly significant as the country’s EV uptake is expected to grow rapidly in the wake of the 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles.