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Norway’s Wattif EV targets UK electric vehicle charging network

Having recently installed its first UK charging points and secured a €50m investment, Norwegian EV charging infrastructure start-up Wattif EV has set out its plans to play a leading role in the UK network for destination chargers by 2030.
By James Foster February 23, 2023 Read time: 2 mins
Wattif’s UK team

In establishing destination charge points where people park, rather than forcing EV drivers to park where they can charge, Wattif EV seeks to accelerate the electrification of the UK parking network by providing hassle-free access to charging infrastructure.

Simultaneously, Wattif EV provides the car parks’ landlord or owner the choice of a number of finance models whereby they can benefit from a share of net revenue, whilst rolling out a wider geographical range of ‘fast’ charge points which are cheaper to install and use than the traditional and more expensive, rapid charging options. 

Wattif EV says it is without parallel in offering a genuine win:win, for those hosting the charging network and car drivers using it.

“Significant European investments into our own business shows that UK expansion is built on solid foundations and becomes an integral part of our plans to establish a leading European wide network of EV destination chargers,” said Robert Svendsen, Wattif EV CEO.

“To hit the UK’s 2030 EV targets there needs to be strong support from business, local authorities and Government to establish a coordinated strategy deliveringEV cars, EV infrastructure and EV battery supply. Actions speak louder than words and I believe business must lead this charge given all the pressures on the UK Government right now: our strong end to 2022 and start to 2023 shows that Wattif EV is ideally placed to be a critical path to that ambition. Our Norwegian-based expertise and focus on what’s best for the owner of EVs and EV chargers to fit charging into their daily lives are key. 

"Charging en-route at service stations is not viable long-term -charging without thinking, planning or worrying, at home and destination is key to driving growth of EV sales,” Svendsen added.

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