The most powerful EV charging hub in Scotland, installed by SSE, has officially opened in Dundee.
Officially opened by Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop yesterday, the EV charging hub marks a significant milestone in the industry.
Hyslop stated: “I’m pleased to join SSE to officially open the Myrekirk Charging Hub.
“This site features some of the most powerful electric vehicle charging available – offering customers brilliantly fast charging while providing range confidence for people living in and visiting Dundee.”
Powering Scotland’s electric future with ultra-rapid EV charging
The new EV charging hub features 24 ultra-rapid charging bays with a total capacity of almost two and a half megawatts, the equivalent of 68,311 gallons of petrol.
Eight of the bays will power charge units of up to 360 kilowatts, capable of delivering up to 60 miles of range in just three minutes.
The EV charging hub is the first publicly accessible location anywhere in Scotland to feature charge units this powerful.
The remaining 16 bays will feature 150-kilowatt charge units, sufficient to deliver just under 8 miles of range per minute of charging to a standard family car.
Enhancing biodiversity at the site
Additionally, the project will feature a green roof populated with sedum plants to enhance the site’s biodiversity. Green roofs provide habitats for insects and birds and help filter pollutants out of the air.
A second ultra-rapid charging hub has been installed in the city at Kingsway West. This features eight charging bays with 150-kilowatt charge units and curb-less charging areas to ensure accessibility for all.
SSE also plans to build 300 ultra-rapid EV charging hubs powered by traceable, renewable energy in the UK and Ireland in the next five years. Several sites are already open, and more are under construction.
“SSE is playing a key role in decarbonising the UK and Ireland’s transport system, with a commitment to roll out 300 ultra-rapid charging hubs over the next five years,” explained Neil Kirkby, Managing Director for Enterprise at SSE.
“The opening of Scotland’s most powerful charging hub at Myrekirk represents a key milestone on that journey, supporting progress on the commitment made by the City of Dundee to installing fast and reliable ultra-rapid EV charging infrastructure for drivers and fleet owners.”
Hyslop concluded: “To reduce transport emissions and protect the climate, the Scottish Government is committed to phasing out the need for new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030.
“We can only do this if people have confidence in the availability of charging infrastructure – and that can only be achieved through private investment like what we can see here from SSE at Myrekirk.”
