UK-based EV, fuel and business expense payment company Allstar has partnered with First Charge, UK bus operator First Bus’s commercial EV charging service, to expand depot charging access for electric vans and HGVs across 10 UK locations.

The partnership offers depot charging speeds up to 360 kW, larger bays suitable for e-vans and eHGVs, and negotiated pricing to reduce vehicle downtime and operational costs for eligible Allstar customers. The network encompasses more than 28,000 locations in the UK, including more than 76,000 chargers.

Allstar’s work to improve accessibility to EV charging includes solutions for public charging, near-home charging and home charging—and now negotiated pricing as well as integrated payment and reporting solutions for eligible Allstar customers at First Charge’s depot charge points.

“Through First Charge, we are unlocking the potential of our depot charging infrastructure for use beyond our own bus charging needs, helping more fleets access ultra-rapid charging to make the switch to zero-emission vehicles,” said Faizan Ahmad, Decarbonization Director at First Bus.

Source: Allstar