RAW Charging (“RAW”), the leading electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint operator for the leisure, hospitality and retail sectors is proud to unveil its newest flagship site in Forest Hill, South London, featuring 12 ultra-rapid EV charging bays and a standout hospitality experience in partnership with Hubber.
Highlights
- To launch the site, RAW Charging will be offering free charging from Wednesday 20th August for a week, welcoming EV drivers to the site.
- Site developed in collaboration with Hubber, a specialist real estate and infrastructure platform transforming underutilised urban sites into high-powered hubs.
- 12-bay ultra-rapid EV hub at Forest Hill (SE23 3HN), South London’s largest of its kind.
- Chargers include 3 x 150kW and 3 x 300kW ultra rapid units serving 12 vehicles at any one time, including one priority bay, catering to rapid turnaround and high-volume usage.
- The site features the Dartmouth Arms, Meatliquor’s only pub, where the first 25 drivers each day will receive Meatliquor Vouchers.
Located on Dartmouth Road, just 200 metres from Forest Hill Station, this new hub sits at the heart of one of Southeast London’s busiest commuter corridors. With 26% of Londoners commuting by car, the site provides critical infrastructure for EV drivers heading into central London. RAW’s rapid chargers will help reduce range anxiety and promote sustainable travel, while Meatliquor’s Dartmouth Arms offers a unique destination experience. Whether it’s burgers or batteries, Forest Hill now has both.
The site was acquired and developed by Hubber, a specialist real estate and infrastructure platform founded by an ex-Tesla team. Hubber focuses on transforming underutilised urban property into next generation high-powered hubs, helping to remove deployment barriers for charge point operators and commercial fleets.
This Forest Hill hub brings together high-speed charging, vibrant hospitality, and sustainable urban development. It’s not just about infrastructure; it’s about creating destinations that serve communities and elevate everyday experiences.
The partnership with Hubber, with Forest Hill as the first site being part of a larger pipeline, increases RAW’s growing UK-wide network of EV charging destinations. From National Trust properties to major retail parks, RAW continues to expand its footprint, delivering reliable, accessible, and enjoyable EV charging experiences across the country.
Neil Broadbank, CCO, RAW Charging, commented: “Forest Hill marks the first in a wave of RAW Rapid hubs coming online at key London retail, leisure, and hospitality destinations over the next 12 months.
“Thanks to Hubber and their dynamic approach, we’re unlocking the development and energisation of these sites in record time, with this particular site being acquired, developed and constructed from start to finish in nine months.
RAW are catering to very high driver demand, and we’re enabling and enhancing experiences with EV charging at retail, leisure and hospitality destinations nationwide.”
Harry Fox, co-founder & CEO, Hubber, said: “Large, high-powered hubs like Forest Hill play a vital role in enhancing London’s fast, reliable charging network. We’re proud to deliver this in partnership with RAW and look forward to the long-term benefits this collaboration will bring to drivers and the city.”
