• Now EV fleet drivers have even greater network coverage as Be.EV partners with Paua
• Partnership adds more than 700 charge-points to the Paua network

Manchester, UK - July 2024- Be.EV partners Paua

Electric vehicle charge point operator Be.EV has signed a new strategic partnership with Paua.

The partnership will put 700 more charge points within reach of commercial drivers; expanding the Paua EV charging network.

It means businesses operating electric vehicles in the Greater Manchester area now have vastly improved charging coverage.

The addition of Be.EV ensures Paua customers have access to 1,800 EV connectors in the Greater Manchester area. Of these more than 1,000 are high-powered DC chargers (50kW or faster). This provides drivers with at least two charge point connections every square mile.

Be.EV is on a mission to increase charge point coverage in the North of England and beyond. Electric vehicle owners on this network will also benefit from Be.EV’s national expansion, which will see a total of 1,100 charging points installed by the end of 2025.

Backed by Octopus Energy Generation the company has 700 live charge points with an additional 300+ charge points being built for go-live across the UK by the end of 2024.

All EV charging on the Be.EV network is 100% backed by renewable energy from Octopus Energy.

Be.EV prides itself on the reliability and accessibility of its network.

The new partnership with Paua cements a commitment to an open and collaborative future and a mission to simplify the transition to electric transport.

Paua now provides drivers with access to more than 54,000 charge points at more than 17,000 locations managed by more than 35+ charging providers across the UK. Increasing network coverage across all regions of the UK reduces drivers' fear of moving to electric making it easier for businesses to reduce their transport emissions.

Informed fleet managers consistently ask Paua for more infrastructure. More charge point connectors reduce operational downtime and improve drivers confidence.

Paua builds the technology that makes it simple to bring all the data across many networks into one centralised location and with one monthly invoice.

Drivers simply search for a charger (never more than 15 miles away) then tap the Paua card to get charged and back on the road. Managers have access to all their charging data in one place and a single bill to simplify their experience.

Drivers have increased peace of mind with the largest network coverage. This simplifies the drivers' experience as well as enables fleets peace of mind when they move away from their diesel alternatives.

Paua now boasts a partner connector at least every 15 miles. Notably rural areas remain less well covered with the lowest densities of chargers in Caithness, Northumberland National Park and the North Yorkshire Moors.

Be.EV is keen to hear from landowners such as farmers who wish to maximise revenue by installing EV charge hubs on land near busy roads.

As of the end of  June 2024, the UK had  1,112,140 fully electric cars on its roads, in addition to 147,290 electric vans according to NewAutomotive. While these numbers are rapidly rising, many UK businesses are still in the early stages of electrification, managing mixed fossil fuel and electric-powered fleets. Charging infrastructure remains a key challenge for fleets of all sizes.

Asif Ghafoor, CEO of Be.EV said: “We are very pleased to be working with Paua - a company which shares our mission to bring EV charging to as many people as possible.

“The transition of fleet vehicles to electric has the power to bring environmental and sustainability benefits to us all and Paua is an important part of that movement.

“At Be.EV we are constantly looking for new sites to install our community-focused charging sites and will bring them to Paua customers as they go live.”  

Niall Riddell, Chief Executive and Co-founder of Paua said: “Be.EV is demonstrating true leadership in ensuring that electric vehicle drivers are catered for across the country. Starting in the North and with the backing of Octopus, extending across the UK ensures drivers get access to high-quality, well-priced, reliable and green electricity. We are delighted to be working with Be.EV.”

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About Be.EVBe.EV is the UK’s fastest-growing EV charging network, established in Greater Manchester in 2019 and now operating across the UK. They currently manage a growing network of over 700 live charge points with an additional 300+ charge points being built for go-live across the UK by the end of 2024.

They are backed by £110 million from Octopus Energy Generation – a majority shareholder and one of Europe’s largest renewable energy investors. This green partnership is powering Be.EV to accelerate the UK’s EV revolution by installing reliable and accessible EV charging across the country.

Their focus is on what EV drivers of today and tomorrow want: publicly accessible, rapid and ultra-rapid Charging Hubs conveniently located on busy routes, at dwell destinations and in the hearts of communities nationwide.

Be.EV is uniquely focused on community over kit – engaging with their 33,000+ members who play an active role in shaping their cleaner and greener neighbourhoods of the future.

Be.EV recognise that great customer experience is key to charger usage and network growth, so has invested heavily in its brand, customer and community offerings to ensure Be.EV is the No. 1 charging network of choice for EV drivers in the UK.