Shell Recharge Solutions and Motor Fuel Group (MFG) sign new e-mobility roaming agreement
Shell Recharge Solutions and Motor Fuel Group (MFG) sign new e-mobility roaming agreement giving drivers access to more than 240 additional rapid charge points across the UK.
London, 18 January, 2023 - Shell Recharge Solutions and Motor Fuel Group (MFG) sign new e-mobility roaming agreement giving drivers access to more than 240 additional rapid charge points across the UK.
Shell Recharge Solutions, a leading provider of charging solutions at home, work, at depots and on-the-go, is providing its customers with access to over 14,000 charge points via 25 roaming partners throughout the UK. This latest roaming agreement will be particularly valuable for customers charging on-the-go such as fleet drivers who now have access to ultra-rapid chargers found on motorways, a-roads and at dedicated EV hubs.
Motor Fuel Group (MFG), one of the largest independent forecourt operators with over 900 sites, already has more than 240 charge points in the UK. This new roaming agreement will give Shell Recharge customers access to MFG’s network of high-powered electric vehicle chargers via their Shell Recharge app. Shell Recharge Solutions’ 2022 EV Driver Survey also revealed that charging using renewable energy is increasingly important with over 35% of UK drivers saying they only charge using renewable energy. Like the Shell Recharge network at Shell forecourts and at destinations, all of MFG’s electricity is certified 100% renewable, which will be an important consideration for many customers*.
“This example of collaboration across EV charging networks helps build a more cohesive and flexible public network in the UK, “said Euan Moir, Regional Manager for the UK & Nordics at Shell Recharge Solutions. “A more accessible network provides a higher level of confidence, and a far more consistent and better customer experience, encouraging more drivers and businesses to accelerate their transition to e-mobility.”
Martin Symes, Operations Director, EV Network at MFG, said; “We are extremely happy to be working with Shell Recharge Solutions to open the MFG EV Power network to their customers. At MFG our focus is to provide an easy access network for all EV drivers to be able to charge and working in synergy with roaming partners is a key component of that. Our sites have been built with customer journeys and safety in mind and offer Ultra-Rapid charging with food to go offerings in safe, well-lit and secure environments that include services such as valeting. MFG EV Power is also excited to have a pipeline of amazing sites to add in 2023.”
About Shell Recharge Solutions: Shell Recharge Solutions is a global leader in smart EV charging solutions, enabling cleaner transportation for our customers. Operating across Europe, North America, and Asia, Shell Recharge Solutions offers industry-leading products and services to customers including planning and consulting, on-site installation and energy management and maintenance support whether they are at home, at work, or on-the-go. The company is part of the Shell Group and builds on over a decade of EV charging experience. Shell's target is to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050, with an ambition to operate over 500,000 charge points by 2025 and 2.5 million by 2030. For more information, visit: shellrecharge.com
*Note to editors: The Shell Recharge network’s renewable electricity is certified by Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs), which means that all of the electricity Shell purchases to supply our Shell Recharge sites is matched with the equivalent number of units from 100% renewable sources in the UK.
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