Fastned has officially opened an ultra-rapid charging hub near Newcastle Airport, with 12 bays delivering up to 400 kW per driver, enough to add around 100 miles of range in just five minutes.
Just a short drive from the terminal and next to Callerton Metro station, the hub is perfectly placed for airport passengers, local residents, taxi drivers and business fleets, making fast, reliable, renewable charging easy for everyone.
Dean Ward, Director of Commercial at Newcastle Airport, said: “The new hub is our latest investment to make charging electric vehicles faster and more reliable for everyone.
“Just a short drive from the terminal, it’s perfectly placed for passengers travelling to and from the Airport, for those dropping off or picking up friends and family and for members of the local community.
“The opening of the hub marks another major milestone on our journey to become a Net Zero Carbon Airport by 2035 and reflects the fantastic progress being made across our business to create a cleaner, more sustainable future.”
Tom Hurst, UK and Ireland Country Director at Fastned, said: “Our first Airport location at Newcastle Airport is an exciting milestone.
"As people make the classic ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ journey this festive season, our new ultra-rapid charging hub forms part of our growing network across the North East, supporting hundreds of thousands of charging sessions and helping people travel sustainably across the region.
"So whether you’re heading to the Airport, visiting family and friends, exploring seasonal events such as local markets, or simply going about your day, there are now faster, greener charging options available.”
With the addition of the new Newcastle hub, Fastned now operates 12 sites across the North East, offering fast, reliable charging to more drivers than ever.
The network has already supported more than 273,000 charging sessions since Fastned opened the UK’s first ultra-rapid hub at West Wear Street, Sunderland in 2019.
This reinforces Fastned’s role in accelerating the region’s electric vehicle adoption.
Fastned’s new hub in the North East is expanding access for communities and visitors while strengthening the UK’s ultra-rapid charging network.
Fastned has also been recognised by UK EV drivers in a recent Zap-Map survey, achieving the highest scores for ease of use and payment options.
M&M Contractors have worked closely with Fastned to deliver the new charging hub in Newcastle.
Michael Miller, Regional Director at M&M Contractors, adds: “It’s been a pleasure working closely with Fastned to bring the new charging hub at Newcastle Airport to fruition.
"Bringing reliable, ultra-rapid charging to this key transport location will make a real difference for both local communities and visitors alike, supporting the transition to cleaner, more sustainable travel.
"We look forward to continuing our partnership with Fastned and building out their pipeline into 2026."
Fastned ultra-rapid charging hubs are designed to be easy, safe, and comfortable for everyone.
Extra-wide bays make parking and manoeuvring user-friendly, including for drivers using wheelchairs or mobility aids, while suspended cable systems take the heavy lifting out of ultra-rapid charging.
For more information on Fastned please visit: fastnedcharging.com.