Ultra-rapid shared charging scheme available for fleet operators across 15 London boroughs

By Carol Millett2026-07-02T12:19:00+01:00

The Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP’s) is expanding its shared charging scheme, with ultra rapid chargers now available in 15 of London’s 33 boroughs.

The shared charging network was launched in May last year and is operated by AFP’s partner Evata. It enables vehicle operators with their own charging facilities to offer them to other fleets.

The provider benefits from additional revenue and higher utilisation, whilst the user gains from cheaper charging and better coverage.

The scheme is accessed through a dedicated app and portal.

Paul Hollick, AFP chair, said the expansion of the scheme is leading to greater adoption of the initiative in the capital.

He added: “We’ve been having conversations with a number of large operators across London that have opened the door to much wider coverage,” he explained.

“In an area with a high level of electric vehicle (EV) use, it strengthens our offering by providing a fast, easy-to-access, lower cost charging option.”

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London boroughs covered by shared charging scheme

Since its launch in May last year the scheme has gathered momentum, Hollick said. “We’ve been concentrating on spreading the word about the concept and now have several active user organisations with many more either taking part in trials or preparing to join the network.

“At a point in time when access to charging is still probably the major block to EV adoption for the majority of fleets, shared charging offers a viable third option in addition to home and highway facilities.

“Its advantages are becoming ever more apparent to fleets and progress is definitely being made.”

Shakeel Ali, Evata chief executive, said: “Our method is to identify charging needs for each individual fleet and its vehicles then, using relevant data such as telematics, match them with convenient, privately-owned facilities within our network. The owners of these shared chargers are signed up to our initiative, solving the problems of both convenience and cost.

“By providing a data-driven approach to this structural problem, we do the heavy lifting, presenting each fleet with a comprehensive solution tailored to their needs. It is a significant and highly effective addition to the conventional charging options available to fleets today.”

Carol Millett

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