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Bicester’s EZ Charge set to expand after multi-million-pound deal

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27 March 2023
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EZ Charge, a Bicester-based EV charging infrastructure provider, is set for expansion following a multi-million-pound investment.

The investment was secured from renewable energy-focused investment firm Green Tower, which was advised on the deal by Green Giraffe.

EZ Charge, which operates the Park & Charge Oxfordshire network, is currently the largest public charge point operator in the county, managing 250 22kW fast charge points across 20 hubs county-wide, each using renewable energy.

Read more - Guildford's EVC secures £165m chargepoint funding

In its next stage of growth, EZ Charge intends to build a national network of high-end 150kW rapid chargers, with the aim of delivery up to 5,000 charge points within the next three to five years. This is alongside the researching, development and manufacture of its own portfolio of AC chargers and software, including a Charge Point Management Software,

Phil Shadbolt OBE, Chairman of EZ-Charge, said: “We are thrilled to have secured such a significant investment and even more excited to have on-boarded a partner in Green Tower that shares our vision and values.”

Rik Aalders, Managing Director of Green Tower, said: “EZ-Charge has clearly shown its capabilities in building up a solid operational portfolio of fast chargers and is now ready to take the next step with the realisation of their rapid charger pipeline in strategic locations. We see huge potential for EZ- Charge in the fast-moving EV market and are extremely pleased to be able to contribute to the company’s growth.”

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Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset.

A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise.

Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.

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