London’s Largest Ultra-Rapid EV Charging Hub Approved for Hanger Lane

Plans for what is set to become London’s largest ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub have received planning approval, marking another major step in the capital’s transition toward zero-emission transport.

The new charging facility will be developed through a joint venture between ultra-rapid charging company Fastned and Places for London, the property arm of Transport for London (TfL). The hub will be located near Hanger Lane in Ealing, close to the North Circular (A406), one of London’s busiest arterial routes.

Scheduled to open early next year, the site will include 36 ultra-rapid charging bays powered entirely by renewable energy. According to the developers, drivers will be able to add up to 100 miles of vehicle range in as little as five minutes using the high-speed charging technology.

The project reflects the growing pressure on London’s public charging infrastructure as electric vehicle adoption continues to increase, particularly in outer London areas where access to private charging remains limited.

Fastned and Places for London said the hub has been specifically designed to support a wide range of users, including local residents, commuters, commercial operators, taxi drivers, and electric fleet vehicles.

With a large proportion of households in outer London lacking off-street parking, accessible public charging infrastructure is becoming increasingly important to support the wider transition away from petrol and diesel vehicles.

The Hanger Lane site will also include additional facilities such as retail space, restroom amenities, seating areas, and a children’s play area. Fastned’s signature solar canopy structures will provide weather protection alongside lighting and CCTV coverage aimed at improving safety and accessibility.

Accessibility has also been a major focus within the site design. The charging bays are intended to accommodate vehicles of varying sizes, from private cars and taxis through to vans and smaller commercial vehicles. Features including extra-wide bays, suspended charging cables, and wheelchair-accessible layouts are being incorporated to improve usability for a wider range of drivers.

Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy Mete Coban said the project would help support the growing number of Londoners switching to electric vehicles while contributing to the capital’s wider environmental goals.

London already has more than 27,900 public EV charge points — representing over a third of the UK’s public charging network — but demand is expected to rise significantly as vehicle electrification accelerates.

The location near the Park Royal industrial estate is also expected to support businesses transitioning commercial fleets to electric vehicles, particularly where depot charging opportunities remain constrained by space limitations.

Fastned says the Hanger Lane project forms part of a broader long-term strategy to expand accessible charging infrastructure across the capital. The company and Places for London are targeting 25 charging hub sites across London by 2030, including future locations at Hatton Cross, Canning Town, Tottenham Hale, and East Finchley.

Alongside infrastructure delivery, the project partners say they will also support local employment and skills development through work experience placements, apprenticeships, and community engagement programmes linked to the construction and operation of the hub.

As London continues expanding its EV infrastructure network, projects such as Hanger Lane highlight the increasing role large-scale public charging hubs are expected to play in supporting both private motorists and commercial fleet operators during the transition to electric mobility.