London’s largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub yet is on track to open early 2027 after securing planning permission.

Set to provide a major boost to EV infrastructure across the capital, the 36-bay facility in Ealing will be equipped with 400kW chargers and a dedicated retail space.

The new hub, conveniently located off the North Circular (A406) near Hanger Lane, will serve hundreds of drivers daily, playing a crucial role in enabling zero-emission travel throughout the capital.

The site will also provide a crucial solution for businesses transitioning to electric fleets, particularly those operating from the nearby Park Royal industrial estate.

It will be the second hub to go live under the joint venture between ultra-rapid charging provider Fastned and Places for London, Transport for London’s property company.

Fastned has designed the Hanger Lane hub to ensure that it meets the needs of local residents, commuters, visitors and commercial operators such as local businesses and taxi or private hire cars. The hub provides accessible charging for vehicles of all sizes, from cars and taxis to vans and smaller trucks, helping address the limited opportunities for private charging at homes or commercial depots due to London’s space constraints.

The site will feature a retail space and restroom facilities, offering essential amenities for drivers. Benches and a playground outside will help create a community space, giving families and local residents a place to pause while children can play safely as drivers recharge.

Fastned’s signature yellow solar canopies will provide shelter in inclement weather, alongside lighting and CCTV to ensure safety onsite.

The new site will serve a vital role in London’s EV transition for new and existing drivers. Fastned’s Travel Demand Survey in 2024 showed that most households in London, including 93% in inner London and 64% in outer London, do not have access to offstreet parking in a driveway or garage.

Tom Hurst, UK country director at Fastned, said: “In a city where space often limits charging at home or at commercial depots, the Hanger Lane site will help close a critical gap, keeping London moving as the transition to electric gathers pace.

“Working with Places for London on this joint venture means we can bring high-quality, ultra-rapid charging to the places it’s needed most. With more commercial fleets switching to electric, this well-located hub will help keep people and businesses moving, offering faster, reliable charging that works with people’s lives and makes it easier for drivers to make the switch.”

Fastned and Places for London are committed to supporting local communities and the growth of the EV sector.

With ambitions for 25 sites across London by 2030, including Hatton Cross, Canning Town, Tottenham Hale and East Finchley, the joint venture is accelerating the rollout of accessible public charging hubs to meet rising EV demand and contribute to the Mayor of London’s vision for a greener capital.

Sophie Eynon, electric vehicle charging hubs programme manager at Places for London, said: “These ultra-rapid charging hubs will bring greater reliability and comfort to EV drivers while helping London become cleaner, more sustainable and accessible for everyone. With the facilities planned for this location, we hope passers-by and local residents will enjoy everything the new hub has to offer once it opens next year.”