Ealing Council has granted planning approval for what is said will be London’s largest ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub.
The proposed facility will be delivered by a joint venture between charging provider Fastned and Places for London, Transport for London’s property company,
Opening early next year, the hub will provide a major boost to London’s and the UK’s EV infrastructure and play a crucial role in enabling zero-emission travel throughout the capital.
The new ultra-rapid charging hub – powered entirely by renewable energy – will feature 36 bays that offer EV drivers the capability to charge up to 100 miles of range in just five minutes. Located off the North Circular (A406) near Hanger Lane, a key London arterial road, it is expected to serve hundreds of drivers daily.
Fastned and Places for London’s Hanger Lane hub will feature a retail space and restroom facilities, offering essential amenities for drivers. Benches and a playground outside will help create a welcoming community space, giving families and local residents a place to pause while children can play safely as drivers recharge. Fastned’s signature yellow solar canopies will provide shelter in inclement weather, alongside lighting and CCTV to ensure safety on site.
Mete Coban, deputy mayor for environment and energy at the Greater London Authority, said: “This new, rapid charging hub, the largest in London, will support hundreds of Londoners who have already made the transition to electric vehicles.
“There are more than 27,900 public electric vehicle charge points in London – over a third of the UK’s total charging network – and, working with partners like Fastned, we can continue to grow our network and support many more Londoners to switch to cleaner, greener vehicles.”
With around 64% of outer London households lacking access to off-street parking, many drivers rely on public charging infrastructure, particularly in urban areas. Fastned has designed the Hanger Lane hub, ensuring it meets the needs of local residents, commuters, visitors and commercial operators such as local businesses and taxi or private hire cars.
The hub provides accessible charging for vehicles of all sizes, from cars and taxis to vans and smaller trucks, helping address the limited opportunities for private charging at homes or commercial depots due to London’s space constraints.
Fleet transition
The hub will also provide a crucial solution for businesses transitioning to electric fleets, particularly those operating from the nearby Park Royal industrial estate, London’s largest area of Strategic Industrial Land.
Tom Hurst, UK country director, Fastned, said: “In a city where space often limits charging at home or at commercial depots, the Hanger Lane site will help close a critical gap, keeping London moving as the transition to electric gathers pace.
“Working with Places for London on this joint venture means we can bring high-quality, ultra-rapid charging to the places it’s needed most. With more commercial fleets switching to electric, this well-located hub will help keep people and businesses moving, offering faster, reliable charging that works with people’s lives and makes it easier for drivers to make the switch.”
Sophie Eynon, electric vehicle charging hubs programme manager at Places for London, said: “It’s great to see Hanger Lane, our second hub with Fastned, secure planning permission. It’s set to be the largest EV charging hub in London, marking an important milestone in London’s transition to zero emission vehicles.
“These ultra-rapid charging hubs will bring greater reliability and comfort to EV drivers while helping London become cleaner, more sustainable and accessible for everyone. With the facilities planned for this location, we hope passers-by and local residents will enjoy everything the new hub has to offer once it opens next year.”
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