Ionity said it has opened what it describes as its most urban charging site in the UK to date, launching a new fast-charging hub in Birmingham as part of a strategic shift toward denser city locations.
The site, located on the A4540 at South Aston near Birmingham New Street station, offers 12 ultra-rapid chargers with charging speeds of up to 400 kilowatts. Ionity said the hub operates exclusively on renewable energy and is designed to serve both local drivers and those travelling through the city.
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The Birmingham facility was developed in partnership with Hubber, which specialises in high-powered electric vehicle charging infrastructure in urban environments. Hubber acquired the site as a derelict car park and redeveloped it into a dedicated charging hub.
Ionity said the opening reflects a shift away from its earlier focus on motorway and long-distance travel corridors. “The new Birmingham location represents the start of a broader expansion into urban environments,” the company said, as it seeks to support EV drivers without access to home charging and meet rising demand in city centres.
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“The opening of our most urban UK site to date in Birmingham South Aston marks an important evolution of our strategy as we bring ultra-rapid charging into denser urban environments this year,” said Andreas Atkins, UK and Ireland country manager at Ionity.
Hubber said the project demonstrates how underused urban land can be repurposed to support the transition to electric mobility. “We acquired the underused property just four months ago, and now it’s supporting hundreds of EV drivers each day in the centre of Birmingham,” said Harry Fox, chief executive and co-founder of Hubber.
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The Birmingham site comes as charging providers across the UK increasingly look to expand infrastructure within cities, where EV adoption is rising but access to private charging remains limited. Ionity said further urban locations are planned as part of its UK rollout this year.