B&Q, the UK’s leading home improvement and garden living retailer, has partnered with RAW Charging to deliver ultra‑rapid EV charging at stores across the UK, supported by an £11 million investment to develop charging infrastructure designed with tradespeople and customers in mind.

The partnership will see high‑power, ultra‑rapid EV charging hubs installed at B&Q locations nationwide, bringing fast, reliable charging to destinations that form a key part of everyday working and shopping routines.

Designed to support customers visiting B&Q, the new charging points make it easier to keep vehicles powered while shopping for home improvement projects. Alongside high‑power DC charging, the bays are spacious and include longer dwell‑time options, allowing drivers to take their time in store without rushing their visit.

DC rapid and ultra‑rapid charging bays will be installed at up to 26 B&Q stores across England and Wales over the next 12 months. Where required, grid upgrades and high‑voltage connections will be delivered to ensure sites are future‑ready and capable of supporting growing demand.

The first wave of installations is already underway, with charging bays installed at B&Q Cheltenham, B&Q Sidcup, B&Q Boston, B&Q Stanmore and B&Q Galashiels. Once live, drivers will be able to access the network via contactless payment and all major EV charging apps, ensuring a seamless and inclusive experience for all users.

The rollout focuses on delivering reliable, future‑ready charging that meets rising demand while enhancing the overall customer experience through improved accessibility and smarter infrastructure planning.

Kingsley Mack, Director of Property, B&Q, commented:

“B&Q is committed to reducing our impact on the environment and to helping our customers to live more sustainably. Working with RAW Charging, we’re helping to make it easier for our customers to charge their electric cars and vans by offering ultra-fast, convenient, high-quality EV charging points.”

Neil Broadbank, CCO, RAW Charging, commented:

“We’re delighted to be working with B&Q to deliver EV charging infrastructure that genuinely supports how people work today. By integrating high-quality EV charging into these locations, the partnership supports both economic productivity and the UK’s transition to cleaner transport. Tradespeople and commercial vehicles are central to the UK economy, and they need charging that is reliable, fast and located where it fits naturally into their day.

This rollout is about more than installing chargers – it’s about powering productivity, supporting the transition to electric vans, and connecting destinations with the infrastructure that drivers can trust.”