Raw Charging has opened its first EV charging hub in partnership with Landsec, located at Ravenside Retail Park Chesterfield.

The two firms are working together to deliver 1,000 new charging bays before 2027 across 28 Landsec destinations, including a major new site at Bluewater, as well as Gunwharf Quays, White Rose Shopping Centre and Brighton Marina.

The new hub at Ravenside, Chesterfield, features 16 new ultra-rapid EV charging bays, offering speeds of up to 150kW.

Ravenside Retail Park is ideally positioned for local shoppers to charge their vehicles quickly while they visit shops on offer, such as Asda Living, Curry’s, and Hobbycraft. It’s also situated within walking distance of the town centre.

The rollout will continue at pace throughout 2026, with Raw and Landsec committed to upgrading legacy infrastructure and delivering the very best in EV charging technology for millions of visitors each year.

The 20-year partnership will also include a major replace and upgrade programme, modernising legacy charging infrastructure that no longer meets current standards for speed, reliability, or accessibility. These upgrades are expected to improve charge time, with some chargers charging a vehicle within a dwell time of 30 mins-1.5 hours, ensuring shoppers and retailers benefit from best-in-class EV charging technology and operational performance.

The network is fully accessible via contactless payment and all major EV charging apps, ensuring a seamless experience for every visitor.

Neil Broadbank, chief commercial office at Raw Charging, commented: “Our rollout of EV chargers with Landsec is nationally significant, adding 1,000 new bays across the country before 2027.

“We are bringing reliable, rapid, and accessible charging to shoppers and look forward to welcoming drivers to Ravenside and to many more Landsec sites in the months ahead.”