Osprey has opened a public charging hub at Chesterfield Football Club in Derbyshire to bolster the UK’s growing EV infrastructure.

Osprey’s new rapid charging hub at Chesterfield FC extends its network further past the 1,000-charger mark

The hub features 12 rapid chargers, delivering up to 300kW and supporting local residents, businesses and visitors with easy-to-use public charging.

Osprey’s chargers accept contactless bank cards, Apple/Google Pay, the Osprey App and RFID card payments as well as payments through all major third-party payment methods including fleet cards.

Installation of the hub was funded by Osprey, which also oversees the operation and maintenance of the chargers, all of which are powered by renewable energy.

The new Derbyshire site is a crucial part of Osprey’s rollout of public charging infrastructure in key locations across the UK. Its network has more than 1,000 operational chargers live and available to use, backed by a reliability rate of 99%. The network also continues to expand fast, growing by 150% in 2023, including the opening of the 16-charger hub at Salmon’s Leap, Buckfastleigh on the A38 Devon Expressway.

Ian Johnston, CEO of Osprey Charging, said: “The rollout of EV charging facilities is quickly gathering pace and we’re here to provide a reliable and rapid public charging service for all drivers, from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands.”

He added: “The new charging site in Chesterfield will form a vital part of the recharging network that will enable the decarbonisation of transport in the UK.”