Arnold Clark Charge becomes Scotland’s biggest ultra-rapid network

Arnold Clark’s in-house charging network has become Scotland’s largest single provider just a year after launching.

The Arnold Clark Charge service now has more than 50 hubs across the country, located at the retail giant’s dealership and each offering up to 12 ultra-rapid hubs.

The Scottish sites are part of a wider network of more across Arnold Clark sites UK-wide created through a £30 million investment programme. There are currently more than 240 devices, with plans to double that number in coming years, providing charging at more than 100 locations.

Arnold Clark Charge was recognised in late 2025 as Zapmap’s “Up and Coming” network as part of its driver satisfaction survey. Motorists rated the fledgling network highly across all five criteria – reliability, ease of use, customer support, value for money and ease of payment.

The network was originally open only to Arnold Clark customers but has now been opened up to any EV driver. The service allows motorists to pre-book a charging session via an app, or simply turn up and charge. It also offers some of the cheapest ultra-rapid charging in the country, with standard rates of 55p/kWh.

Pablo Levi, group sustainability manager at the Glasgow-based retailer, said: “With Arnold Clark Charge, our aim is to give drivers quick, reliable and affordable charging wherever they travel.

“Becoming Scotland’s largest ultra-rapid network in such a short time is a milestone we’re incredibly proud of – and we’re only just getting started.

“We’ll continue expanding into key locations and listening to customer feedback to deliver the best possible charging experience.”

The expansion of the retail chain’s network has contributed to the continued growth of the UK’s overall public charging landscape. Full-year figures for 2025 show that the country’s network grew 20% overall, with ultra-rapid devices enjoying far quicker growth at 41%. The latest data from Zapmap shows that there were an additional 2,872 ultra-rapid chargers installed in 2025 – representing one in five of all new devices.