EV charging is now live at Ravenside Retail Park in Chesterfield, with the opening of a new ultra‑rapid charging hub delivered in partnership with Landsec. This marks the first RAW Charging site to open across Landsec’s portfolio and forms part of a £24.5 million national rollout.

Highlights

• New RAW Charging hub opens at Ravenside Retail Park as part of a £24.5 million nationwide programme

• 16 ultra‑rapid EV charging bays installed, offering speeds of up to 150kW

• Convenient location for local shoppers, within walking distance of Chesterfield town centre and retailers including Asda Living, Currys and Hobbycraft

• First site to launch across Landsec’s portfolio, with 1,000 new bays set to open nationwide before 2027

Powering Chesterfield’s Favourite Retail Destination

Ravenside Retail Park is a key retail destination for Chesterfield, located within walking distance of the town centre and offering a diverse mix of electrical, homeware, fashion and dining options. Retailers include Hobbycraft, Asda Living, B&M Bargains, Poundland, Currys, PC World, Next, Pets at Home, Pizza Hut, Costa and Bensons for Beds.

With the installation of 16 new EV charging bays, visitors can now enjoy everything the retail park has to offer while charging their vehicles quickly and conveniently, helping to make everyday shopping trips simpler and more sustainable.

A National Rollout for a Greener Future

The Ravenside hub is one of many sites planned as part of a nationwide rollout that will see over 1,000 new charging bays installed across 28 flagship retail and leisure destinations. Locations include Bluewater - the UK’s largest retail destination EV charging hub - alongside Gunwharf Quays, White Rose Shopping Centre and Brighton Marina.

The rollout will continue at pace throughout 2026, alongside a major replace‑and‑upgrade programme to modernise existing charging infrastructure that no longer meets current standards for speed, reliability or accessibility. These upgrades will significantly improve charge times, with some chargers delivering a meaningful top‑up within typical retail dwell times of 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, ensuring a best‑in‑class experience for both drivers and retailers.

All chargers are accessible via contactless payment and major EV charging apps, ensuring a seamless and user‑friendly experience for every visitor.

Neil Broadbank, Chief Commercial Officer, commented:
“We’re thrilled to launch our first EV charging hub with Landsec at Ravenside Retail Park. This national rollout is significant, adding 1,000 new bays across the country before 2027. By bringing reliable, rapid and accessible charging to busy retail destinations, we’re making it easier for drivers to recharge as part of everyday journeys. We look forward to welcoming drivers to Ravenside and to many more Landsec sites in the months ahead.”