Chargepoint operator Allego has been commissioned by Ascencio, an investor in retail real estate, to install 212 high power EV chargers at 45 of Ascencio’s car parks  in Belgium.

The chargers will have a capacity up to 400 kW. According to Ascencio all will be installed around supermarkets and shopping centres on the outskirts of cities.  “Retail outlets on the outskirts of towns and cities are strategic locations both for drivers, who can access charge points along major roads and do their shopping while charging, and for retailers, who benefit from the increased footfall of customers on the retail site,” says Thomas Vandervecken, Business Developer Manager Belux at Allego.

The installation of these charge points is a response to growing demand for charging zones in strategic locations frequented by consumers. The super chargers will enable customers at the sites concerned to do an “electric fill up” in 15 to 30 minutes, while they shop. This new service will further enhance the customer experience in the shopping areas concerned.

Win-win project

The strategic locations of Ascencio’s assets will also enable passing motorists to easily access charging zones along their route, while at the same time allowing them to take advantage of attractive shopping areas.

This partnership does not require any investment by Ascencio and will create value for its real estate portfolio. Bernard Sergeant, Head of Operations and ESG at Ascencio: “Our partnership with Allego is a great example of a win-win project as part of Ascencio’s ESG strategy:  it aims to move towards carbon neutrality for ground transportation, while making our commercial sites more attractive by offering super-fast charging to our customers, local residents and passing motorists – all at no cost to our retailers. To achieve this, Ascencio has joined forces with a specialist partner (with over 35,000 active charge points) which has extensive experience in installing and operating electric vehicle charging sites.  With an already significant presence in Flanders (and in 16 European countries), this partnership will enable Allego to extend.”