At a glance:
- Network Growth: Be.EV has acquired Mer’s UK public network, adding 1,600+ bays across 450 sites to reach a total of 2,500+ bays nationwide.
- Driver Benefits: Mer sites will transition to Be.EV subscription pricing, including 39p/kWh subscription rates and off-peak discounts.
- Mer’s Shift: Mer will now focus on its European public markets while continuing to run its UK fleet and workplace network.
- Reliability: No site closures are planned; Be.EV will instead implement targeted hardware and software upgrades.
The acquisition of Mer's UK public network will add more than 1,600 charging bays across 450+ sites to the Be.EV network, and significantly strengthens its presence across the South of England, creating a nationwide footprint that complements its established network in the North and Midlands, taking the network to a total number of over 2,500 bays and over 680 sites.
As demand continues to move towards faster, high-powered public charging, this deal places Be.EV among the UK’s top 10 networks for rapid and ultra-rapid capacity, giving drivers more choice, simpler journeys and fewer barriers to going electric.
Mer’s UK public charging assets will be fully integrated into the Be.EV network and, over time, the majority of the enlarged network will offer nationwide access to 39p/kWh subscription pricing and 7pm–7am off-peak rates.
Mer will now focus its public charging strategy on its core European markets, while continuing to operate its UK fleet charging network, including around 500 workplace chargers for employees and visitors.
Asif Ghafoor, our CEO, said:
“We’re delighted to bring Mer’s network into Be.EV and even more excited about what it means for drivers.
"People don’t want to think about charging — they just want it to work, wherever they are. This acquisition brings the reliable Be.EV experience to more locations, and the scale we gain helps us keep charging affordable, including our off-peak and subscription pricing from 39p/kWh.
"It’s a natural fit with our network and sits alongside our continued investment in new sites and service improvements.”
Kristoffer Thoner, CEO at Mer, said:
“We are pleased to see Mer’s UK public charging network join Be.EV, a company with a strong customer-centric approach and clear ambitions in public charging. This transaction supports Be.EV’s growth while allowing Mer to sharpen our strategic focus on our core European markets. Ultimately, both companies share the same goal - making EV charging simple and accessible for everyone.”
Be.EV plan to build on the strong network Mer has developed, with targeted upgrades and selective equipment replacements over time to further strengthen reliability and maintain the smooth charging experience drivers expect from Be.EV.
It does not expect site closures as part of this acquisition, Be.EV has stated that its focus is on "improving discoverability, reliability and customer experience by applying our operational and marketing approach across the expanded network."
