At a glance:
- 1,000-Bay National Rollout: RAW Charging and Landsec are delivering 1,000 new bays across 28 sites, including the UK’s largest destination charging hub at Bluewater.
- Rapid & Standard Plus Mix: The £24.5m investment installs 446 DC rapid and 554 AC chargers at major centers like Gunwharf Quays and White Rose.
- Find and pay with Zapmap: Drivers can easily find and pay for their sessions at all RAW Charging locations using the Zapmap app or charging card.
RAW Charging is partnering with Landsec to launch the UK's largest destination EV charging hub at Bluewater. The installation forms part of a £24.5 million national EV charging network across some of the UK’s most popular shopping destinations.
The rollout will deliver 1,000 new charging bays - comprising 554 AC Standard Plus chargers and 446 DC Rapid chargers - across 28 Landsec destinations, including Bluewater, the largest retail destination EV charging hub in the UK, Gunwharf Quays, White Rose Shopping Centre, and Brighton Marina, with some installations already complete.
RAW’s network is designed to meet growing customer expectations while helping retailers and landlords drive footfall, engagement, and revenue.
The 20-year partnership will also include a major replace and upgrade programme, modernising legacy charging infrastructure that no longer meets current standards for speed, reliability, or accessibility. These upgrades are expected to improve charge time, with some chargers charging a vehicle within a dwell time of 30 mins-1.5 hours, ensuring shoppers and retailers benefit from best-in-class EV charging technology and operational performance.
The RAW Charging network is fully accessible via the Zapmap app, and users can pay diectly in the app, or by using contactless payment including with the Zapmap Charging Card.
RAW Charging’s network already powers popular destinations including the National Trust, Merlin Entertainments (such as LEGOLAND® Windsor and Alton Towers), McArthurGlen Designer Outlets, and several leading hotel groups. Collectively, these destinations power over 400,000 electric journeys per year.
With the UK’s EV market now making up one in four new vehicle registrations, this partnership positions Landsec and RAW Charging at the forefront of sustainable retail innovation, meeting the needs of eco-conscious shoppers and while driving considerable commercial impact.
Neil Broadbank, CCO, RAW Charging, said:
“We’re proud to partner with Landsec, whose top-tier retail and leisure destinations attract millions of visitors each year.
“Our EV charging hubs give customers confidence to recharge on arrival, enhancing their experience and keeping them on-site longer. This investment goes beyond infrastructure - it’s about connecting amazing places and supporting the UK’s transition to cleaner, greener transport.”
Ben Padley, Head of Consumer at Landsec, said:
"Our destinations welcome millions of visitors each year and are the hubs for communities across the UK. Creating exceptional experiences while supporting a more sustainable future is central to how we shape those places.
“As more drivers switch to electric, retail destinations like ours have a clear responsibility to make charging simple, accessible and part of everyday life. Through our partnership with RAW Charging, we’re embedding high quality, future ready EV infrastructure across our portfolio, including plans for what will become the UK’s largest destination charging hub at Bluewater. The scale and reach of our platform mean we can deliver this at pace and in locations people already choose to spend their time.
"This long-term investment strengthens our guest offer, providing a multitude of convenient charging options for current and future electric drivers."
