EV charging for retail & leisure destinations
Partnering with commercial landowners to deploy EV charging solutions that increase asset value.
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EV charging solutions for destinations
Zest provides fully funded EV charging solutions for shopping centres, retail parks and leisure destinations across the UK. Our commercial EV charging infrastructure attracts drivers who shop, dine and spend while their vehicle charges, increasing footfall and enhancing asset value at zero capital cost to landlords.
The business case for destination charging:
- EV drivers actively seek destinations with charging facilities, increasing footfall
- EV drivers stay longer at destinations with charging facilities, boosting spend
- EV facilities drive loyalty and enhance reputation
- Business EV charging improves ESG credentials and sustainability positioning
EV consumer research by caci
According to EV owners, if a shopping destination has great charging facilities…
78%
would recommend the venue to others
78%
would be more likely to return
82%
would choose that destination over another
68%
would pay slightly more for their goods and services
68%
would travel 6-20 min further
20%
would likely stop 30-45 minutes longer
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Partnership opportunities
Locations we partner with:
- Shopping centres and malls: Multi-storey and surface car parks
- Retail parks: Out-of-town retail destinations
- Outlet villages: Designer outlet centres
- Garden centres: Destination retail with longer dwell times
- Leisure parks: Entertainment and leisure venues
- Hotels and hospitality: Guest and visitor charging
How the partnership works:
- Fully funded: Zest covers all capital costs
- Hassle free: Zest experts manage end-to-end service from planning to installation
- Long-term partnership: Ongoing maintenance and 24/7 driver support included
- Flexible commercial arrangements: Landlord receives ground rent or profit share
- Site visibility and promotion: Locations featured on Zest app, Zapmap and roaming partner platforms
- Convenient driver payments: Zest app and contactless payment options, plus roaming partners
HARDWARE SELECTION
Charging aligned with dwell times
Ultra-rapid chargers
150-300kW
Designed for quick 5-15 minute stops at high traffic locations
Rapid chargers
50-120kW
Perfect for shorter visits, with a charge top-up in 20-40 minutes
Fast chargers
7-22kW
Suited for longer shopping trips or leisure activities, perfect for 2-4 hour dwell times
case studies
Zest's current partners
Metro Centre
Country's second largest retail and leisure destination partners with Zest to rollout shopping centre EV charging facilities.
56 charging bays with fast 7kW and 22kW and rapid 75kW chargers.
“Having worked with Zest on other projects, we saw them as the perfect partner to deliver this for Metrocentre.”
Graeme Jones, Director at Sovereign Centros
Merry Hill
West Midlands’ largest retail and leisure destination looks to net zero with Zest retail EV charging facilities.
64 charging bays offering fast AC and rapid DC units, with 7kW, 22kW and 75kW charging speeds.
“The implementation of Merry Hill’s new charging points is the first in a series of sustainability-focused initiatives that put our commitment in action, and we are delighted Zest has invested in our destination, and partnered with us on this crucial scheme.”
Graeme Jones, Director at Sovereign Centros
Frenchgate
Doncaster’s leading shopping destination partners with Zest to enhance customer experience through car park EV charging facilities.
14 EV charging bays offering a mix of 22kW AC fast and 50kW DC rapid charging.
“As a key fixture in Doncaster city centre’s retail scene, and an integral part of the local community, it’s important that we provide facilities such as fully managed EV charging.”
Corinne Mycock, General Manager of Frenchgate
our work in action
Merry Hill
Let's talk
If you’re thinking of deploying EV charge points, or are interested in working with us, then we’d like to hear from you.