Custodian Property Income REIT plc, the nationwide commercial property investment company, has signed a new partnership agreement with PoGo Charge to upgrade electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across a number of strategic retail locations within its property portfolio.
The new agreement will see PoGo, one of the UK’s fastest growing Charge Point Operators (CPOs), install an initial 38 ultra-rapid DC charging points across eight retail and leisure developments across the UK with PoGo installing its ultra-rapid 200kW Touch units. These ultra-rapid charging points are scalable in the future up to 600kW, ensuring that PoGo can adapt to the evolving demands of electric vehicle technology.
Alex Nix, Assistant Fund Manager at Custodian Capital, says the new agreement with PoGo is part of its ongoing commitment to support EV users with robust and reliable charging infrastructure across its retail and leisure locations: “As part of our wider ESG strategy to improve energy performance across our retail portfolio, we remain focused on investing in on-site carbon reducing technology and infrastructure.
“We are pleased to be partnering with PoGo Charge to deliver these important infrastructure installations, which will enable us to continue to support the current and future needs of the growing number of EV drivers.”
Stuart Douglas, Managing Director of PoGo Charge, says PoGo is pleased to be supporting Custodian Capital to deliver a shared ambition: “It’s all about getting the right infrastructure in the right places to support the right people. Upgrading the existing charging infrastructure with new, future proof technology will deliver a smarter, faster and more reliable charging experience for EV drivers across Custodian’s retail and leisure locations.”
By implementing these installations at key locations across the UK, PoGo aims to establish a new benchmark for EV charging infrastructure, facilitating the increasing number of electric vehicles on the road and contributing to a more sustainable transport ecosystem.
