Believ partners with the Peter Vardy Property Collective to deliver ultra-rapid EV charging hub in Scotland

Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ has partnered with the Peter Vardy Property Collective, one of Scotland’s leading industrial business parks, to deliver a fully funded ultra-rapid EV charging hub strategically located beside the M8 Hillington interchange, west of Glasgow.

The site will feature 14 ultra-rapid charge points in the initial phase, with capacity to expand to nearly double capacity as EV adoption grows.

Hillington Park spans more than two million square feet and is home to over 500 businesses and 8,000 employees, with a mix of industrial, warehouse, trade counter and office space. 

Expected to go live early 2027, the chargers will be a short walk from the on-site Starbucks, giving employees, visitors, local commuters and long-distance drivers a convenient place to charge. The site sits beside the M8 Hillington interchange, one of Scotland’s busiest routes, used by more than 112,000 vehicles each day. 

Craig Butler, Property & Acquisitions Director at Believ, says: “Hillington is well suited to ultra-rapid charging. Thousands of people already work at or visit the park, and its location beside the M8 makes it convenient for drivers travelling through the area. 

“We are starting with 14 bays and have designed the site with space for a further 10 as demand grows, making it the biggest ultra-rapid charging hub in the city. Working alongside the Peter Vardy Property Collective, we can introduce charging that fits the estate today and can grow with it over time. 

“Our fully funded model means the Collective can add reliable ultra-rapid charging without the upfront cost. Believ will work with the site team from installation through to operation, helping to keep the project straightforward and deliver long-term value for the estate and its users.” 

Peter Vardy at the Peter Vardy Property Collective says: “We are delighted to see the investment in much-needed EV Charging infrastructure at Hillington Park, and partnering with Believ to bring our vision to life. 

“With thousands of people working on the park and its location beside one of Scotland’s busiest transport corridors, this hub will provide valuable charging access for employees, visitors and the wider travelling public. It’s another important step in ensuring our estate continues to evolve to meet the needs and demands of businesses, and help the public transition to EVs across the country.”

The Peter Vardy Group partnership reinforces Believ’s growing presence across Scotland and the wider UK, working with businesses to deploy accessible, renewable-powered EV charging that benefits them, drivers and communities.