As PoGo Charge turned two years old, we reflected on another incredible year of growth, delivery, and progress in expanding accessible, ultra-rapid EV charging across the UK. From securing landmark partnerships to energising key locations, improving accessibility, and supporting communities, the past 12 months have been a testament to our team’s dedication to powering the switch to electric.
Last year, we continued to work with landlord partners to expand our UK-wide network, not only securing new deals but also delivering much-needed public EV charging infrastructure. Despite industry-wide challenges, including common power connection delays and rising cable theft incidents, our team remained focused on execution, successfully deploying an impressive number of new ultra-rapid chargers across the country.
Pioneering Rural EV Charging
We took EV charging further north than ever before! PoGo installed the UK’s most northerly ultra-rapid charger at Culbokie Green, in partnership with the Culbokie Community Trust and Ferintosh Council. This landmark installation supports local EV drivers and visitors, as well as the region’s Wee Bus service, a vital community transport link.
Beyond infrastructure, we actively supported the local community, sponsoring the Black Isle Photography Competition and a local food festival, as well as donating funds toward a new community toilet as part of the Culbokie Green regeneration project – ensuring our presence creates meaningful, long-term benefits for local residents.
A Commitment to Accessibility & Choice
As accessibility remains a hot topic in the EV industry, we have taken an active stance in ensuring transparent, informed discussions. This year, we:
- Published an industry-defining article, ‘Ensuring Greater Transparency in the Accessibility Debate’, clarifying key challenges and opportunities in EV accessibility.
- Continued working closely with ChargeSafe to ensure that our charging locations prioritise space, safety, and usability for all drivers. Gaining ChargeSafe accreditation for the second consecutive year, reinforcing our commitment to safe, inclusive charging.
We also expanded payment flexibility for EV drivers:
- Partnered with Allstar and Zap-Pay, making it easier for fleet users and individual drivers to charge.
- Launched the all-new PoGo mobile app, giving drivers even more options to locate and pay for charging, ensuring a seamless experience.
New Partnerships & Record-Breaking Achievements
This year saw major milestones in our strategic partnerships and site delivery:
- The Galleries, Washington site was successfully delivered in record time to host the hugely successful EV Rally, achieving a ChargeSafe rating of 4.8/5. This site is the first of many now live under our LCP Phase 1 partnership.
- Won ‘Energy Network of the Year: Best Collaboration’ at the Transport + Energy Awards, recognising the power of industry partnerships.
- Secured a phase 2 agreement with LCP to further expand our network across their retail sites nationwide.
- Launched our ‘PoGo Introducing’ campaign, adding a fun, local twist to our charging sites- sharing interesting facts and stories about the areas our chargers serve.
Giving Back
At PoGo, we believe in giving back. This year, our team took on the Tough Mudder challenge, raising over £10,000 for Rewilding Britain, helping to support nature recovery across the UK.
What’s Next?
Looking ahead, we remain committed to delivering our network, expanding our partnerships, and making EV charging even more accessible, intuitive, and driver friendly.
This past year has been pivotal, from launching major hubs to championing accessibility and setting new standards for ultra-rapid charging. We’re incredibly proud of the impact we’ve made, and this is just the beginning. Thank you to our team, our partners, and our EV driver community for making PoGo what it is today. Here’s to another year of powering progress!
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