The Fastned and Places for London partnership has officially opened its first ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub at Hatton Cross Underground station, marking a major milestone for London’s green transport infrastructure.

The hub is the first of 25 planned to be delivered across London by the partnership, helping make charging easier and more convenient, particularly for people who don’t have access to off-street parking.

Open 24/7 and powered entirely by renewable energy, the hub features 12 ultra-rapid 400kW charging bays, capable of delivering up to 100 miles of range in just five minutes. It is strategically located within easy access to Heathrow Airport, the M25, M4 and A30, making it a convenient stop for airport commuters, residents, taxi and private hire drivers, and business fleets.

The site has been designed with accessibility and comfort in mind. It includes extra-wide bays and two fully accessible charging spaces in line with the latest British Standards Institution guidance, alongside weather protection provided by Fastned’s signature yellow solar canopies. The hub also has CCTV coverage throughout the site and 24/7 multilingual customer support, ensuring a safe, easy and enjoyable experience for all users.

The new hub was opened by Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor for Transport, Mete Coban, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy and Andy Lord, London’s Transport Commissioner, alongside Fastned co-founder, CEO Michiel Langezaal and UK director Tom Hurst.

The event also featured a zero-emission capable black cab, ambulance, and TfL van, showcasing the growing range of electric fleet capability now available.

Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy Mete Coban said: “The opening of this new charging hub is an important step in helping more Londoners switch to electric vehicles and play their part in tackling the climate crisis. As more people choose electric cars, vans and taxis, it’s vital that we provide the charging infrastructure needed to support them, reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality and supporting our transition to a net zero city.”

To celebrate the official opening, new Hatton Cross charging hub will offer five days of free charging, from Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June 2026. Drivers just need to turn up, authorise their charge with their normal payment method and then enjoy free charging on Fastned.

The partnership between TfL and Fastned aims to make ultra-fast charging more accessible by creating a city-wide network of hubs which are thoughtfully designed for all users, with planning already in place for a flagship 36-bay location at Hanger Lane and an eight-bay hub at East Finchley Underground station car park.

Three other sites are within the planning process across Newham, Haringey, and Barking and Dagenham, with a further seven sites due to be submitted for borough review by the end of the year. Alongside accessible charging, every site will also deliver community benefits, with a share of revenue supporting local projects and climate initiatives.

The partnership is also dedicated to tackling the growing “green skills” gap, providing apprenticeships, work experience placements, and employment opportunities to help upskill Londoners and secure the future of the city’s green transition.