Allstar has expanded its One Electric fuel and charging card further with the addition of the Fastned network.

Fastned operates over 265 rapid and ultra-rapid charging hubs across the UK and mainland Europe, with more than 1,300 charge points capable of adding up to 300 miles of range in just 20 minutes.

The partnership takes the number of fast charge points in Allstar’s network to more than 6,000. This expands the total number of charge points accessible through the Allstar network to over 11,000 at more than 4,000 locations across the UK, of which 94% of chargers are fast, rapid and ultra-rapid.

Fastned is also rated highly for its reliability and ease of use; it was ranked the best joint charge point operator in the UK in 2022 in a Zap-Map survey. It recently installed its 14th station in the UK in East Anglia, featuring six 300kW charging bays, with more in the pipeline for this year.

All of Fastned’s chargers are powered by solar and wind renewable energy, supported by solar panels installed on the canopies of its charging stations.

Tom Rowlands, managing director, global EV solutions at Allstar parent firm Fleetcor, said: “We’re excited to partner with Fastned to expand our EV charging network. The company is a leading player in the European fast charging market, and their high-powered chargers will provide our drivers with even more convenient and reliable charging options across the UK.”

Tom Hurst, UK country manager for Fastned, added: “Our mission is to give freedom to electric drivers and accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility, which is why we’re delighted to partner with Allstar to give drivers in the UK even more choice when it comes to charging their vehicles.”

The deal with Fastned follows Allstar’s recent partnerships with Evyve, Fuuse and InstaVolt, with more networks to be added soon.