Source taps Siemens and Evolt for EV charger maintenance
Under the agreement, Siemens eMobility will provide DC fast-charging hardware for an increasing number of Source charging hubs, while Evolt Charging will handle installation, commissioning and field maintenance services. The companies said the collaboration is designed to create a unified operational model as Source continues to scale its network.Evolt Charging will deploy engineers across Scotland, England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland. According to the companies, the engineering teams are already trained and accredited to work on Siemens eMobility equipment, enabling Source to manage maintenance and repair activities through a single service partner regardless of charger type or site location.The partnership is intended to support Source’s target of maintaining more than 99 per cent uptime across its charging network. Siemens eMobility will provide specialist technical support where required, while Evolt Charging will oversee day-to-day field operations.Source currently operates ultra-rapid charging hubs across the UK and Ireland and plans to expand the network to 300 locations by 2030. The company states that all hubs feature chargers with outputs of at least 150 kW, with higher-power systems available at selected sites.“Charging infrastructure is only as good as the team keeping it running. By bringing together Siemens eMobility’s hardware expertise and Evolt Charging’s nationwide engineering capability, we have a model that means our customers can rely on our network wherever they are,” said Deepa Chandrasekaran, Managing Director at SourceStephen Wood, Head of Siemens eMobility UK, described the agreement as ‘built for scale’ and focused on delivering ‘high uptime, reliable customer experience and operational excellence.’Justin Meyer, Managing Director at Evolt Charging, said the partnership demonstrates how ‘operators, hardware providers and service specialists align to deliver high-quality, reliable charging infrastructure at scale across the UK and Ireland.’ He added that Evolt Charging’s ‘manufacturer-agnostic model gives operators the confidence of consistent service, compliance and driver support through a single trusted partner.’source-ev.com
