Newcastle airport plans charging hub

Fastned to create an ultra-rapid EV charging forecourt

Newcastle International Airport is planning to build an electric vehicle (EV) charging forecourt with a coffee drive-thru facility.

Located on airport land at Callerton Parkway, which is just off the A696 and minutes from the A1, the ultra-rapid charging facility will serve a variety of customers including airport passengers; local commercial drivers such as taxi drivers waiting to pick up airport customers; commuters and visitors to the region.

The station is being created by chargepoint operator Fastned. It will comprise up to 12 charging bays and will be capable of adding up to 400 miles of range to fully-electric cars in 20 minutes.

The new stations will feature solar canopies to help EV drivers locate the hub and then stay dry while charging their car.

Nick Jones, chief executive of Newcastle International Airport said: “The airport recently unveiled a road map to become a Net Zero Carbon Airport by the year 2035. As part of our journey, we have been working on some very ambitious projects, including a solar farm to supply the airport with renewable energy and replacing all of the Airport’s fleet of vehicles with electric models.

“As part of this strategy, providing access to a rapid charging facility for our customers and stakeholders that regularly use the airport site was a priority, therefore, we are delighted to be able to announce this project in collaboration with Fastned.”

Prior to submitting the planning application the airport will be consulting with local residents who will be given the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposals.