In the UK, LEAP24 currently owns and operates 11 sites, with plans to grow to 34 sites and 80 DC chargers by the end of 2027.
Through a network of fast-charging stations at strategic locations – such as near city centres and on business parks – LEAP24 enables heavy users to charge quickly and efficiently, helping to minimise downtime. The charging bays are designed with larger vehicles in mind, so vans and other commercial vehicles can access chargers more easily. Through its PartnerPark offering, businesses can also contract a dedicated charging bay for overnight charging, helping optimise the use of available grid capacity.
Pelle Schlichting, founder and CEO of LEAP24, said: “Triodos Bank’s financing of LEAP24 helps to address one of the biggest concerns of entrepreneurs and municipalities: the shortage of suitable charging points in zero-emission zones. By investing in this infrastructure, Triodos Bank and LEAP24 are accelerating the energy transition together and making emission-free transport in and around the city more accessible to businesses than ever before.”
Both the Dutch branch of Triodos Bank and the bank’s UK subsidiary have been involved in this transaction. Alex Stephens, senior relationship manager for energy and project finance at Triodos Bank UK, added: “The combination of fast-charging stations and zero-emission zones immediately appealed to us and distinguishes LEAP24 from other providers in the market. With this, our first financing of fast-charging stations, we are contributing to the development of electric transport in cities.”
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About LEAP24
LEAP24 is a rapidly growing provider of fast-charging stations, active in the Netherlands, the UK and Germany. The company focuses on making electric driving accessible to everyone, with a strong emphasis on business drivers and urban logistics.
About Triodos Bank
Founded in 1980, Triodos Bank has become a frontrunner in sustainable banking globally. As an independent bank that promotes responsible and transparent banking, it does not see any conflict between a focus on people and the planet and a good financial return. Instead it believes that they reinforce each other in the long-term.
Triodos Bank has banking activities in the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Spain and Germany as well as Investment Management activities based in the Netherlands but active globally. Triodos Bank co-founded the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), a network of sustainable banks. Together these banks want to grow sustainable banking and its impact on the real economy substantially.
Triodos Bank UK Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Triodos Bank NV. Registered Office: Deanery Road, Bristol, BS1 5AS. Registered in England and Wales Company No. 11379025. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under registration number 817008. VAT reg no 793493383.