Cardiff-based charge point operator Plug Charging has acquired the UK and Ireland charging network of Wattif EV UK, adding around 350 electric vehicle charge points across both markets, the companies said.
The portfolio includes installations at transport hubs, healthcare facilities, holiday parks, retail and hospitality venues, strengthening Plug Charging’s presence in destination and public-sector charging. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Plug Charging said all sites will be integrated into its operational platform, transitioning to its management and support systems. These include round-the-clock driver assistance, remote diagnostics, proactive fault monitoring and access to the company’s mobile app, with the aim of improving reliability and performance.
Founder and Chief Executive Jarrad Morris described the acquisition as a major step in the company’s expansion. “This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Plug and accelerates our growth across both the UK and Ireland,” he said. “It strengthens our network with a high-quality portfolio of assets in locations where charging reliability and user experience genuinely matter.”
The deal forms part of Plug Charging’s broader investment programme across Wales, the wider United Kingdom and Ireland, with a focus on destination charging, public-sector partnerships and fleet electrification. The newly acquired sites are located in high-demand areas serving commuters, commercial fleets, tourists and local communities.
Andreas Strand, chief executive of Wattif EV AS, said the company was confident the network would benefit from the transfer. “We are pleased to be transferring our UK and Ireland charge point estate to Plug Charging, a business that has demonstrated strong operational capability and a clear commitment to driver experience and asset performance,” he said, adding that Plug’s focus on reliability and long-term management aligned with the standards previously set for the sites.
Plug Charging operates public charging infrastructure primarily across Wales and the United Kingdom, focusing on destination locations such as hospitals, transport centres and hospitality venues. Wattif EV AS, headquartered in Norway, develops and operates charging infrastructure across Europe, targeting commercial real estate and public-sector clients as electric vehicle adoption accelerates.
