EV Charging
Multi-million Pound Funding Drives Connekt and Rolec’s Mission Towards Nationwide Destination Charging
2 September 2025 at 09:19:18
Rolec and Connekt are embarking on a parallel growth journey, with a joint mission of providing infrastructure to the most underserved sector of the UK electric vehicle charging market – championing EV uptake in the destination charging sector. Thanks to an energising multi-million-pound investment from the GF1 (Growth Fund), Connekt has access to a wealth of funding behind them. Additionally, through strategic integration of Rolec hardware.
Sites are falling short of their EV charging potential. Of the nearly 70,000 potential locations for destination charging throughout the UK, less than 1% have committed to installing chargers. Rolec and Connekt will remove financial barriers to chargepoint adoption, giving businesses the confidence to push forward with their electrification goals.
Both companies’ aligned capabilities and passion for decarbonisation make them the perfect team to drive widespread adoption of public charging by providing the means to make informed decisions about a greener future. Flexible funding and installation options, UK-based manufacturing and reliable EV infrastructure deliverywill provide businesses with all the tools needed to take the most effective steps.
A Scottish-based electric vehicle charging funder, Connekt’s experienced team of on-the-ground staff are actively surveying sites to provide the best advice and guidance to customers introducing EV charging as part of their business. They act as a partner that goes beyond funding; creating comprehensive and innovative solutions that cover funding, installation, maintenance, and energy-saving strategies. So that you're covered on all frontiers.
Rolec’s expansive network of installers allows customers access to rapid EV infrastructure deployment and efficient installation and maintenance services combined with knowledgeable staff providing local technical support. As a UK-based manufacturer, Rolec also has unique control over product design and supply, directly implementing customer feedback through hardware or software updates in real-time and feeding this back into your charging network.
The partnership combines Rolec’s technology with Connekt’s funding, sector expertise, and local presence to best aid in the deployment of charging at locations such as hotels, universities, marinas, leisure sites nationwide. And the work has already begun. So far, the team has installed multiple EV charging networks, with commitments to carry out work on many additional sites in the coming year.
Speaking on the partnership, Johnny Manning, Founder & Director at Connekt, had this to say:
‘At Connekt, we see a real synergy with Rolec. Over the past three to four years, we’ve been on an incredible journey building the foundations of a leading charge point operator—defined by market-leading support, reliability, and the highest standards. Rolec has been on a parallel journey, and they’ve emerged as one of the true market leaders in the EV charging industry.
What really sets this partnership apart is the personal relationships and bonds we’ve built between our teams—there’s a genuine trust and alignment that makes this collaboration different. It feels like a natural fit, almost a match made in heaven. Together, we’re bringing something unique to the market with our funded solutions, giving Rolec clients an opportunity to unlock EV charging infrastructure in a way that is both commercially viable and future-proof.’
Darren North, National Sales Manager at Rolec, added:
‘We are thrilled to be partnering with such a forward-thinking company to take on a major rollout of electric vehicle infrastructure across the UK. By working closely with the Connekt team, and Connor Charnley, after many years as industry friends, we will be able to bring our combined expertise to a sector with immense potential.
Together we will utilise our full range of commercial EV solutions to meet the variety of needs present in the destination charging sector and provide options to fit the entire spectrum of charging speeds and space requirements.’
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