ChargeUK adds four new members

EV charging trade association welcomes Allego, Sainsbury’s, Lucy Group and Sungrow.

ChargeUK, the voice of EV charging, continues to grow with its first additional members of the year.

New Full Members include charge point operator Allego, as well as Sainsbury’s, which through its Smart Charge ultra rapid electric vehicle charging service becomes the first retailer in the organisation.

Lucy Group and Sungrow join ChargeUK as Associate Members.

These new members, joining from across various sectors, proves the desire of the industry to come together to support the transition to EVs by ensuring that convenient and affordable charging is rolled out at pace.

By publicly committing to invest over £6 billion by 2030, ChargeUK members are delivering and operating world-class charging infrastructure, creating jobs, supporting economic growth, and powering the UK’s switch to electric vehicles.

Vicky Read, CEO of ChargeUK said: “With the ZEV mandate consultation ongoing, we are moving into a pivotal period for the future of the transition.

“Now more than ever, it’s great to see companies from across different sectors coming together to work towards an electric future. The continuing growth of ChargeUK demonstrates this, as we look forward to having the expertise and experience of Allego, Sainsbury’s, Lucy Group and Sungrow in our organisation.

“These new members will aid ChargeUK in continuing the rollout at a record pace, ensuring deployment ramps up in locations that have been hampered by delays, and making sure the UK has a thriving EV market, so that investment in infrastructure continues at scale.”

Paz Sharma, Managing Director of Allego UK & Ireland, said: "Allego is pleased to join ChargeUK, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the UK’s transition to electric mobility. As one of Europe’s largest charge point operators, we bring proven expertise in delivering reliable and accessible charging solutions at scale.

“By working alongside ChargeUK and its members, we look forward to driving innovation, investment, and collaboration to accelerate the growth of a seamless, future-proof charging network that meets the needs of all EV drivers."  

Patrick Dunne, Chief Property Officer of Sainsburys, Managing Director of Smart Charge, said: "I am delighted to join ChargeUK and be part of the dynamic group focussed on the successful growth of EV charging infrastructure across the UK.

“Smart Charge's commitment to simplicity, reliability and accessibility for all EV drivers aligns perfectly with ChargeUK's mission. By combining our experience as a customer first retailer and charge point operator, I am confident that we can support the growth of the UK's charging industry."

John Fox, Managing Director of Lucy Zodion Limited said: “At Lucy, we are proud to join ChargeUK at such a pivotal time for the EV charging sector. BEVs provide a highly viable route to reducing the emissions associated with road transport, and we're eager to play our part in building the infrastructure that will power the nation's transition to e-mobility.

“Joining ChargeUK highlights our commitment to accelerating the rollout of world-class, sustainable charging networks. This collaboration is an exciting step forward in delivering reliable, innovative solutions that will help create a cleaner future for the UK.”

Andrew Lycett, Head of EV Charging UK & Ireland at Sungrow, said: “At Sungrow Charging, we are committed to driving the transition to clean energy through innovative and reliable EV charging solutions.

“Joining ChargeUK aligns perfectly with our mission to accelerate the adoption of sustainable transportation across the UK. We look forward to working alongside industry partners to further advance the UK’s journey towards net zero.”