Addison Lee has opened a new Fleet Hub, complete with ultra-rapid chargers, to provide a multipurpose centre for its drivers.

The West Drayton Fleet Hub has been fitted with two ChargePoint ultra-rapid EV chargers, with dual charging capabilities

Located at near Heathrow Airport, the West Drayton Fleet Hub enables the private hire, courier and black taxi provider to service its vehicles and deliver driver training while also providing drivers with an ideal location to stop and take a break between journeys.

The site has also been kitted out with two ChargePoint ultra-rapid EV chargers, with dual charging capability, enabling four drivers to charge their electric vehicles at once.

It’s the latest step in Addison Lee’s plans to electrify its fleet, saving up to 20,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. The firm already has 1,000 EVs on the road and has also provided drivers with support for home charging, while its collaboration with ChargePoint also gives Addison Lee partner drivers access to thousands of chargers across the capital.

Liam Griffin, CEO of Addison Lee, said: “We’ve made great strides in transitioning our standard fleet to electric, recently hitting the milestone of 1,000 EVs on the fleet in just over 14 months. With access to reliable charging infrastructure still the main barrier for drivers switching to electric, we remain committed to investing in these innovative partnerships working together to tackle the ongoing infrastructure challenges across the capital.”

Tanya Sinclair, senior director of public policy, Europe at ChargePoint, said: “This cooperation will not only help increase the electrification of transportation in London and the UK, but will help to improve air quality across the capital, whilst showing that it is not only possible, but easy for the UK’s largest fleet providers to electrify their operations at scale.”