£100m debt financing facility will drive Go Zero and Rolec partnership

EV charging software company Go Zero is working with chargepoint manufacturer Rolec to accelerate the deployment of EV infrastructure across the UK’s hospitality sector.

The partners aim to provide leisure destinations and hotels with reliable and scalable charging solutions. They aim to work with caravan parks, holiday parks, theme parks, hotels, resorts, shopping centres, sports stadiums, and other destination sites on implementing guest-friendly public EV infrastructure.

A £100m debt financing facility secured by Go Zero gives the partnership the financial strength to roll out multi-bay EV hubs at scale through Go Zero’s VendEx model, removing large upfront capital expenditure for businesses.

More than 1.3 million electric vehicles are already on UK roads, and close to 40% of new car registrations at the end of last year were plug-in models. EV drivers are thus no longer a niche group, they are business commuters, families, and international visitors, and increasingly, they expect to plug in as easily as they connect to Wi-Fi when they arrive at a hotel. Yet destinations remain underserved, highlighting a clear gap in the market and a substantial opportunity for those eager to act now. Surveys suggest 90% of EV drivers prefer destinations with chargepoints, but only 6% of city hotels in the UK currently offer EV charging. 

Go Zero’s says its chargepoint operator software aligns with Rolec UK-based manufacturing and technical support for a range of AC and DC hardware

Andy Taylor, chief executive of Go Zero, said: “Securing this £100m debt facility is a strong vote of confidence in Go Zero’s strategy and growth prospects within hospitality. With funding in place, we can fully deliver our current project pipeline, expand rapidly across key hotel locations, and continue providing scalable, guest-friendly charging solutions. Partnering with Rolec for hardware supply ensures faster installation, multi-bay EV hubs, and a bigger national footprint, bringing our vision of 10,000 sockets closer to reality.”?

Darren North, national sales manager at Rolec, added: “Destination charging isn’t yet where it should be, and this partnership represents a significant step toward addressing that gap. By combining Go Zero’s funding expertise with Rolec’s UK-manufactured hardware, technical capability, and nationwide installer network, we are enabling businesses to introduce EV charging with no upfront cost. The benefits extend beyond sustainability, charging infrastructure boosts visits, longer dwell times, and higher local spend, while also supporting operators in achieving their net zero goals. Together, we are building a future-proof network that serves drivers, businesses, and communities across the UK.”