Ionity opens its biggest UK charging hub in Hilton tie-up

Chargepoint operator Ionity has opened its largest charging super-hub in the UK, just off the M25.

The new site at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, Dartford, features 25 devices offering up to 350kW ultra-rapid charging. Like all Ionity sites, the new chargers are powered by 100% renewable energy, sourced from wind, solar, or hydroelectric.

The latest Ionity installation is the first of six hubs being installed at Double Tree by Hilton sites around the UK. The other locations set to benefit are in Bristol, Coventry, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newbury, with a total of 104 ultra-rapid chargers set to be deployed.

The project is part of Ionity’s ambition to triple the size of its UK network by the end of 2025.

Peter Stack, CEO of Klarent Hospitality, which runs the Double Tree franchises, commented: “Partnering with Ionity is a huge step towards guaranteeing cutting-edge EV charging right across our DoubleTree by Hilton portfolio and opens up new revenue streams for us.

“It’s crucial for us to futureproof our hotels against both the evolving needs of travellers and hotel guests, and our short and long-term sustainability commitments; this agreement delivers both.”

Andreas Atkins, Ionity’s country manager for the UK and Ireland, added: “It’s essential for travellers all across the UK to have access to high-quality charging infrastructure if we’re going to keep accelerating the transition to electric mobility. The UK has been one of the most successful countries to do so over 2024.

“Through partnerships like this that expand our ultra-rapid charging network, we can make long-distance EV travel more accessible, convenient, and reliable for all drivers—whether they are hotel guests, business travellers, or fleet operators.”