Australian-based Tritium has appointed City Electrical Factors (CEF) as its first official hardware distributor in the United Kingdom, a move designed to enhance access to DC fast chargers and accelerate the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across the country.
The partnership establishes CEF — which operates more than 390 branches nationwide — as the primary distributor of Tritium’s DC fast-charging systems and spare parts in the UK. The collaboration is expected to improve delivery speed, simplify procurement for contractors, and strengthen national support for the country’s transition to electric mobility.
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“CEF’s extensive reach and customer relationships provide the perfect platform to deliver our proven charging solutions where they’re needed most across the UK market,” said Kevin Pugh, Vice President of Sales for EU, UK & Ireland at Tritium. “This partnership enables us to support the rapid deployment of EV infrastructure through one of the UK’s most trusted electrical distributors.”
Leveraging its 70-year industry presence, CEF will provide Tritium’s range of DC chargers through its multi-channel distribution network. The company’s system enables contractors to access hardware and spare parts with delivery typically within one to two days, reducing the need for fragmented sourcing and helping streamline installation and maintenance processes.
“This partnership represents an exciting evolution for EV infrastructure deployment across the UK,” said Mike Gadd, Director of Renewables at CEF UK. “We’re excited to work with Tritium to remove barriers to EV adoption and make fast charging accessible to businesses and communities nationwide.”
The agreement supports the UK’s broader goal of accelerating EV adoption and meeting infrastructure demands as electric vehicles become increasingly mainstream. With rising demand from fleet operators, businesses, and local communities, Tritium’s collaboration with CEF aims to strengthen the country’s charging network by improving the accessibility of reliable, high-performance charging technology.