UK charge point operator Be.EV has acquired the public electric vehicle charging network of Mer in the United Kingdom, significantly expanding its presence across the country.
The transaction adds more than 1,600 charging bays at over 450 locations, bringing Be.EV’s total network to more than 2,500 bays across more than 680 sites nationwide. The company said the acquired infrastructure will be fully integrated into its platform, while existing users will retain access to the chargers under Be.EV’s pricing structure.
Be.EV plans to extend its subscription tariff of 39 pence per kilowatt-hour nationwide, along with off-peak pricing between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., as part of efforts to keep public charging affordable. The enlarged network strengthens the company’s coverage in southern England, complementing its established operations in the North and Midlands.
The combined footprint places Be.EV among the UK’s ten largest providers of rapid and ultra-rapid public charging capacity, according to the company, as demand shifts toward higher-power charging for longer-range electric vehicles.
Mer will continue operating its UK fleet charging business, including about 500 workplace chargers, as the sale covers only its public charging assets. The company said it will concentrate future public charging investments on core European markets.
Be.EV stated that no site closures are expected as a result of the acquisition. Instead, it plans targeted upgrades and selective equipment replacements to improve reliability and user experience across the newly acquired locations.
Chief Executive Asif Ghafoor said the deal would broaden access to the company’s services. “This acquisition brings the reliable Be.EV experience to more places, and the scale we gain helps us keep public charging affordable,” he said.
Mer Chief Executive Kristoffer Thoner said the sale aligns with both companies’ strategic priorities. “This transaction supports Be.EV’s growth while allowing Mer to sharpen our strategic focus on our core European markets,” he said, adding that both firms aim to make EV charging widely accessible.
