Eastgate is pleased to announce, that in line with the Centre’s sustainability policy and commitment to the environment, electric vehicle charging facilities are now available in Falcon Car Park.
The five FOR: EV charge points installed are; four 25kW DC charge points and one 22kW AC charger with the ability to charge two cars simultaneously. Overall, the charge points can charge over 100 electric vehicles a day. Falcon car park is accessed via Millburn Road and sits alongside Inverness railway station.
FOR: EV, an Edinburgh-based EV charge point supplier, specialises in offering fully funded electric charging solutions for its customers, removing any financial barriers to installing fully accredited green energy solutions for vehicles.
Jackie Cuddy, centre manager at Eastgate commented on the partnership: “ Creating a sustainable future is important to the Eastgate team, playing a key role in our decision-making processes. We are committed to playing a role in addressing global environmental challenges and the tremendous impact the built environment has on our planet. Wherever possible we are taking steps to reduce our carbon footprint and increase sustainability. These new electric vehicle charge points support our commitment and provide charging for those visiting with electric vehicles from the local community and further afield.”
Lindsay Wallace, FOR: EV founder and CEO said: “We’re extremely proud to be leading the charge in positively changing our environment one charge point at a time. The charge points at the Eastgate will provide easy access to EV charging shoppers as they peruse their favourite stores. The drive to net zero is at the heart of our business, and we were delighted that the team at Eastgate were like-minded as a business in their desire to get these charge points in place. Our fully-funded charging solutions are an easy way for businesses to support their own goals in creating a greener, cleaner environment.”
The charge points cost 60p per kW, are located on level 2, Falcon Car Park, and are accessible from 6 am until 9 pm seven days a week.