When installing EV charging infrastructure, your choice of provider influences reliability, scale, interoperability, and long-term value. The right provider will supply hardware, installation support, grid capability, software/management, and future upgrade pathways. For landlords and developers, selecting a provider aligned with your asset strategy is critical.
Below are key UK providers and networks, their offerings and how Fraser Bond helps you evaluate them.
Here are several top providers playing a major role in the UK charging ecosystem:
| Provider | Strengths / Profile | Notable Projects / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gridserve | Operates “Electric Forecourts®” and high-power hub networks; acquired the Electric Highway for motorway charging. | Builds hubs with ultra-rapid chargers and integrates renewable energy sources |
| BP Pulse | One of the largest UK charging networks, with presence in home, business, and public chargers. | Formerly Chargemaster; rebranded and expanded public network. |
| EO Charging | Designs and supplies hardware, software platforms, and fleet charging solutions. | Works with Amazon, DHL, Tesco for fleet and commercial sites. |
| Powersystems UK Ltd | Infrastructure engineering firm working on EV infrastructure projects and high-voltage support. | Offers planning, design, and electrical engineering for EV infrastructure. |
| The EV Network | Provider of managed charging infrastructure with utility partnerships and power capacity securing services. | Works in locations with grid or capacity constraints using dynamic load management |
| Source (SSE + TotalEnergies JV) | New major entrant combining energy & infrastructure capability for fast charging across UK & Ireland markets. | Announced as joint venture to deploy up to 3,000 fast chargers in next years. |
| Paua | Aggregator / network integrator combining multiple charging networks under one platform. | Offers roaming, billing, and network integration; claims wide connector base across UK. |
| Source London | London-focused charging network integrating borough and commercial assets. | Uses subscription and pay-per-use models, with citywide deployment. |
Does the provider use modular, upgradeable chargers?
Are chargers compatible with CCS, CHAdeMO, and future standards?
Can they scale from slow (7–22 kW) to rapid / ultra-rapid as demand grows?
Can the provider manage grid constraints, DNO application, or demand management?
Do they support smart load balancing and dynamic power allocation?
Back-office billing, telemetry, remote fault diagnosis, user interface, integration with your property management systems.
Upfront cost, revenue-share vs fixed rent, term lengths, break rights, upgrade clauses.
Guarantees, uptime SLAs, decommissioning responsibilities.
Integration with larger public charging networks (roaming).
Visibility and user experience (app, payment, reliability).
Installations in London or similarly complex markets.
Ability to manage multi-site rollouts or phased deployment.
Provider Shortlisting — We filter providers for your site scale, grid constraints, and asset goals.
Proposal Evaluation — Compare cost, revenue models, upgrades, SLA, and risks side by side.
Commercial Negotiation — We help draft term sheets, leases, and safeguard future flexibility.
Technical Due Diligence — Review electrical, planning, title issues, grid impacts.
Rollout Strategy — Phased deployment roadmaps aligned with portfolio growth.
To explore EV charging infrastructure providers for your London or UK portfolio, contact the Fraser Bond advisory team at FraserBond.com.
