The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has expanded its shared fleet charging scheme into 15 of London’s 33 boroughs, opening the door for wider electric vehicle adoption across the capital.

The rollout of these ultra-rapid chargers was facilitated by onboarding several major commercial fleets, a move that significantly strengthens the network’s coverage in areas with high EV density.

Initially launched in May 2025, the shared charging initiative allows vehicle operators with private, underutilised charging infrastructure to open up their facilities to other fleets. The reciprocal system generates new revenue for provider fleets while offering user fleets cut-rate, highly accessible charging options.

Paul Hollick, AFP chair, commented: “We’ve been having conversations with a number of large operators across London that have opened the door to much wider coverage. In an area with a high level of electric vehicle use, it strengthens our offering by providing a fast, easy-to-access, lower-cost charging option.”

Hollick said the shared charging initiative had been gathering increasing momentum in recent months and could expand to a potential 11,000 locations nationally.

“We’ve been concentrating on spreading the word about the concept and now have several active user organisations with many more either taking part in trials or preparing to join the network.

“At a point in time when access to charging is still probably the major block to EV adoption for the majority of fleets, shared charging offers a viable third option in addition to home and highway facilities. Its advantages are becoming ever more apparent to fleets and progress is definitely being made.”

The network is operated in partnership with fleet charging specialist Evata. By analysing fleet data and telematics, Evata coordinates logistics to connect participating businesses with nearby, underutilised private hubs. Access is managed through a dedicated app and portal.

Shakeel Ali, CEO of Evata, explained the approach behind shared charging remains consultative.

“Our method is to identify charging needs for each individual fleet and its vehicles then, using relevant data such as telematics, match them with convenient, privately owned facilities within our network. The owners of these shared chargers are signed up to our initiative, solving the problems of both convenience and cost.

“By providing a data-driven approach to this structural problem, we do the heavy lifting, presenting each fleet with a comprehensive solution tailored to their needs. It is a significant and highly effective addition to the conventional charging options available to fleets today.”

Ali said that the online portal for fleet operators and self-serve mobile app for drivers provided a fully secure means for the delivery of shared charging.

“The portal offers visibility and control of shared charging use for fleet managers while the app provides drivers with charger locations, availability, the ability to book in advance and any specific information prevalent to the site.”

The London boroughs covered by AFP shared charging are Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Croydon, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Islington, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Southwark, Sutton and Wandsworth.

Fleets interested in taking part in the initiative as either a charger host or user should contact [email protected].