Home Bargains works with Zest to expand retail EV charging offer

TJ Morris, the company behind Home Bargains, has formed a partnership with Zest, an investor-operators of public access EV charging infrastructure.

The partnership will deliver new charging facilities at stores across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

EV charging is now live at Home Bargains stores in Sunderland, Newport, Carrickfergus, Ballymena, Cardigan and Arbroath.

New stores with EV charging are opening in Ashford and Leigh shortly with more to follow throughout the year.

Charging speeds range from fast to ultra-rapid, giving customers the convenience of topping up while they shop and supporting the growing demand for reliable EV charging in retail locations.

Simon Reddish, procurement manager at TJ Morris, said: “We’re delighted to expand EV charging across multiple Home Bargains locations in partnership with Zest. This investment enhances the experience for our customers, making it easier and more convenient than ever to charge while they shop with us.”

The partnership with Home Bargains expands Zest retail footprint, which includes major shopping and leisure destinations such as Metrocentre, Merry Hill, Frenchgate and Chantry Place, as well as brands like Starbucks, Tesco, Spar and Co-op.

Robin Heap, chief executive at Zest, said: “Retail destinations play a crucial role in making EV charging part of everyday life. By working with forward-looking retailers like Home Bargains, we’re helping to remove barriers to EV adoption, and this growing partnership shows how charging can be both practical and accessible.”