Ionity opens ‘urban’ EV charging site in Birmingham

Electric vehicle charging network provider Ionity has opened what it describes as its most “urban UK site” to date, located on the A4540 at Aston, Birmingham.

The location is 20 minutes’ walk from Birmingham New Street station and offers 12 chargers with Ionity’s ultra-rapid charging speeds of up to 400kW.

Next-gen ultra-rapid charging hub

Ionity claims the site enable compatible EVs to charge from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in around 15 minutes, entirely on renewable energy. It has been developed in partnership with Hubber, a specialist in high-powered EV charging infrastructure in urban areas. Hubber acquired the site as a derelict car park and redeveloped it as a next-generation, ultra-rapid charging hub.

Ionity said the partnership is indicative of “a strategic shift” from its traditional motorway-based locations. While Ionity has historically focused on enabling seamless electric travel along major road corridors, the new Birmingham location represents the start of a broader expansion into urban environments, making sustainable travel more convenient and accessible for drivers without access to home charging.

“As the UK’s second largest city, Birmingham plays a vital role in the transition to electric mobility”

“The opening of our most urban UK site to date in Birmingham South Aston marks an important evolution of our strategy as we bring ultra-rapid charging into denser urban environments this year,” said Andreas Atkins, UK&I country manager at Ionity.

“As the UK’s second largest city, Birmingham plays a vital role in the transition to electric mobility. By locating high-power charging directly within the city, we’re making sustainable travel more accessible for drivers who may not have access to home charging, while laying the groundwork for many more urban Ionity sites to follow in cities such as London and Manchester.”