A new 15-bay ultra-rapid charging hub installed by national charging network Be.EV hub has opened at the Decathlon Stockport store.

The ultra-rapid chargers are able to add up to 165 miles of range in a short 20-minute stop

It’s said to be the largest ultra-rapid charging hub in Stockport and is located just minutes from the M60, which sees an average of more than 87,000 vehicles a day.

The 150kW ultra-rapid chargers are able to add up to 165 miles of range in a short 20-minute stop, matching Decathlon’s customer dwell time of around 30 minutes.

Asif Ghafoor, CEO and founder of Be.EV, said: “Charging hubs like these are required nationwide if the country is to successfully transition to cleaner transport, and Decathlon is leading the way when it comes to EV charging in the EV space.

“Other retailers should take note. As more and more people choose to drive EVs, they’ll naturally gravitate to destinations where they can conveniently charge their car whilst shopping.”

The launch of the hub will be celebrated on Sunday 8 September with a half-price charging deal. The offer applies to drivers who use their Be.EV app between 12pm and 2pm. Drivers can also benefit from free Padel taster sessions at the nearby Soul Padel courts and will be able to try out the latest electric bikes at Decathlon and receive a £5 voucher to use in store when they charge their car at the event.

Stockport Porsche is also bringing a Porsche Taycan to the event, with drivers able to experience the vehicle and book test drives, while Octopus Electric Vehicles will be on hand to speak to drivers about vehicle-to-load technology, and how to use their EV to power appliances at home and on camping trips.