At a glance:
- This hub follows major recent investment in EV charging infrastructure by Osprey Charging Network across Greater Glasgow and the west of Scotland, totalling 36 new chargers in the region since October 2025
- Sixteen cars or vans can simultaneously charge, with Ultra-rapid chargers adding up to 100 miles of range in just 15-20 minutes of charge
- The new charge points accept contactless payments including the Zapmap charging card
North Lanarkshire residents, businesses, commuters and visitors’ EV charging access improved this week with the opening of a hub with 16 new public EV chargers conveniently located at Lidl Bellshill. The new charging hub forms part of Osprey Charging’s continued investment in EV charging across Greater Glasgow and the west of Scotland, with 36 chargers installed in the past six months alone.
The new chargers provide up to 300kW of power, adding 100 miles of range in just 15-20 minutes, depending on the model of the vehicle and its battery level. Access to the chargers can be made via the Zapmap app, where live status and availability information is shared 24 hours a day, and payment can be made directly in the app or with just a tap by using the Zapmap charging card.
Lidl Bellshill was chosen for its excellent location on the A725, M74 and M8, serving both local drivers and commuters travelling across central Scotland. Drivers can conveniently charge while shopping at Lidl, with the site designed as a high-capacity retail charging destination.
Osprey continues to invest heavily in EV charging infrastructure across Greater Glasgow and the west of Scotland. Alongside the new Bellshill hub, the network has recently opened major ultra-rapid charging locations at Gallagher Retail Park in Port Glasgow and The Forge retail destination on Duke Street in Glasgow. The company also operates three charging hubs in Wishaw and Hamilton, alongside a further twelve locations across the wider Glasgow region, with another major hub still to come at Crown Street in Glasgow. This continued private investment, totalling 92 charge points to date, is actively supporting Scotland’s transition to electric vehicles, and was complemented earlier in the year by a Scottish focused marketing campaign to build brand awareness amongst EV drivers and intenders.
Ian Johnston, CEO of Osprey Charging said:
“Scotland is seeing growth in EV adoption and reliable rapid charging infrastructure is critical to supporting that transition. We are continuing to expand our network across Glasgow and beyond, with Bellshill representing another major investment in convenient, ultra-rapid charging for local communities and drivers across the entire region.”
