Energy firms TotalEnergies and SSE have teamed up to establish a new venture focused on deploying electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.

The new venture, Source, expects to install up to 3,000 charging stations across both countries in the next five years powered by renewable energy provided by both parties.

Construction is progressing on a number of hubs, with development studies underway for dozens of additional locations, the companies said.

Mathieu Soulas, SVP of new mobilities at TotalEnergies, said: “This is a great opportunity to extend our network in Europe and stake out a key position as a reference high-power charging player. We want to offer our customers – passenger cars and fleet alike – a nationwide, ultra-fast and reliable charging service that allows them to travel efficiently with complete peace of mind.

“This development also contributes to our integrated power strategy in the UK, combining renewable and flexible power generation capacity, trading and marketing of low-carbon electricity available 24 hours a day.” 

Neil Kirkby, MD of SSE’s enterprise business, said: “SSE is already playing a leading role in decarbonising the UK and Ireland’s power system including building the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transforming electricity networks. 

“Now this agreement will help accelerate progress towards a decarbonised transport system too, ensuring the vehicles that keep the economy moving can do so in a more sustainable and efficient way.”

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