Belfast's first public multi-point rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging facility has been officially unveiled.

Leading EV infrastructure firm Weev installed the new hub at the Twin Spires Complex, allowing EV drivers to charge their vehicles in around 45 minutes. The two 50kw DC rapid chargers are fully open to the public and all vehicle manufacturers.

Ciara Campbell, Operations Manager at Weev said: "Weev was established to address the urgent need for EV charging infrastructure throughout Northern Ireland and we hope to continue to make a real difference by installing 1,500 new electric vehicle charging points at even more convenient locations right across the region.

"This is another important step forward in our project to move Northern Ireland's EV charging network out of the slow lane.

"The installation of the rapid charging hub at the Twin Spires complex serves as a perfect demonstration of our commitment to ensuring convenience and accessibility for all EV drivers.

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"Motorists will be able to access the facility regardless of the make of their vehicle and we estimate charging the average vehicle from 20 per cent to 80 per cent will take around 45 minutes."

The Twin Spires Complex is operated by Ortus Property Services.

Noel Rooney, Property Development Executive, Ortus Property Services commented: "At Ortus Property Services we consistently aim to provide services and amenities that offer real benefit to our business tenants and their customers.

"Twin Spires Complex has over 80 tenants from a range of industries. Our business park provides the ideal location for the installation of new EV chargers owing to its proximity to both the Westlink M1 and Belfast City Centre, meaning even more drivers can avail of hassle-free, rapid charging.

"We look forward to working in partnership with Weev and to welcoming many more EV drivers to Twin Spires."

Rachel Reid of the Electric Vehicle Association Northern Ireland (EVANI) added: "Developing Northern Ireland's EV charging infrastructure is vitally important, in terms of futureproofing the automotive sector and promoting sustainability amongst drivers.

"It is great to see companies such as Weev stepping up to the plate to provide convenient charging points for drivers at Twin Spires as well as across Northern Ireland as a whole.

"Our organisation is dedicated to promoting EVs and representing the interests of their users and we are excited to be working in partnership with Weev as the company continues its ambitious infrastructure plans."

The installation forms part of Weev's £20 million investment in a new public EV charging network, which will see 1,500 new charging points installed over 350 locations across Northern Ireland by the end of 2024.