Co-op has announced that it is working with Zest to rollout electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities across a growing number of stores in the Midlands, Lancashire and East Anglia.
EV charging is now live at six Central Co-op sites – Wirksworth, Shelton Lock, Wildwood, Hambleton, Hethersett Local Centre, and Thornton‑Cleveleys – with speeds ranging from 30 kW to 120 kW.
With 20 stores now in the pipeline, the partnership will see Zest deliver charging facilities across a mix of new and existing stores, as well as at selected petrol stations.
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Under the multi-year agreement, Zest funds, deploys, and operates the charging infrastructure.
Central Co-op chief operating officer, Andy Peake, said: “At the heart of this announcement is Central Co-op’s commitment to creating a sustainable Society for all.
“As a member-owned Co-operative Society, we’re focused on longevity, prioritising the needs of our colleagues, Members, and the communities we serve, as well as our planet.
“We have ambitious goals to build on our longstanding Carbon Neutral commitments and aim to be 100% green energy self-sufficient by 2030 and Net Zero by 2040.
“Working with key partners like Zest to facilitate better access to EV charging moves us further along on our journey to sustainability.”
Achievements and innovations in EV charging infrastructure will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
