Mer is celebrating two years of helping to drive the UK’s electric vehicle transition through sustainable EV charging solutions.

Mer has established a broad public charging network and a strong portfolio of workplace and fleet EV charging projects over the last two years

The company, which is backed by the leading European renewable energy generator Statkraft, has established a broad public charging network and a strong portfolio of workplace and fleet EV charging projects over the last two years.

Already well established in the major EV markets of Norway, Sweden and Germany, Mer launched in the UK in April 2021 and has now become a prominent public charging provider. Since its launch, it’s installed 322 additional public chargers and partnered with 50 local authorities across the UK, while also establishing strong partnerships with commercial property developers and landowners

It’s also expanded into workplace and fleet charging by acquiring Elmtronics, which was renamed Mer Fleet Services and has further strengthened its position in the UK.

Karl Anders, managing director at Mer UK, said: “Mer’s growing charging network has already made a significant contribution to the UK’s EV charging infrastructure, and we’re continuing our pioneering work alongside fellow charge point operators as a founding member of ChargeUK, the new trade body representing the EV charging industry as a unified voice to support customers, industry stakeholders and the UK government. At the heart of Mer’s EV charging solutions is the customer experience, and we are looking forward to driving the electric transition even further in the future.”

Mer Fleet Services meanwhile continues its work to help fleets go electric. In the year since Mer’s acquisition of Elmtronics, Mer Fleet Services has onboarded 323 new customers, including Ikea, DX Delivery, Tarmac, Eden Project and Pilgrim’s Pride and installed 1,814 commercial sockets. Mer charge points have delivered 9,916,169 kilowatt hours and enabled nearly 31 million EV miles.

Karl Anders added: “Mer’s acquisition of Elmtronics was a significant milestone for the company, combining its fleet and workplace expertise with our comprehensive experience in public charging. In the last year, we’ve secured partnerships with big names and built a strong reputation as a reliable and future-fit fleet EV charging provider.

“As equipping workplaces and fleets with charging solutions becomes a key priority for fleet and facilities managers, we’re looking forward to supporting businesses through their electrification journey and driving the UK’s fleet transition.”