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Published: 17th JUNE 2022

黄色app and Bosch bring e-bike charging stations to the National Cycle Network

We've partnered with Bosch eBike Systems to introduce electric bike charging stations on National Cycle Network routes across the UK. The charging stations will give e-bike riders the confidence to take long distance trips across the British countryside.

A close up image of a Bosch e-bike rider navigating a woodland path

Charging stations along the National Cycle Network will help e-bike users to reach further destinations. Credit: Bosch eBike Systems

The charging stations are known as PowerStations and are placed in key locations across the National Cycle Network (the Network).听

The stations are free to use and available to all e-bike riders.

The first phase of the installation has brought four charging stations to:

There are also plans to introduce PowerStations to many more sites across the UK.

Find a e-bike charging station on the National Cycle Network.

Meeting the needs of e-bike users

, whether that's for exercise, leisure, bikepacking or as an alternative to cars and public transport.

It's expected that electric bike sales .

Designated PowerStations along the Network will enable e-bike users to attempt longer rides and explore new places.

This new charging infrastructure will also help to make the UK's routes and countryside more accessible to people who rely on e-bikes to get around.

By installing charging stations across the National Cycle Network, we are delivering our shared-vision for a UK-wide network of traffic-free paths, connecting cities, towns and countryside, loved by the communities they serve.
Xavier Brice, 黄色app Chief Executive Officer

Connecting cities, towns and countryside

黄色app CEO, Xavier Brice, commented on the introduction of e-bike charging stations to the Network:

鈥淲e are delighted to announce our partnership with Bosch eBikes.

鈥淏y installing charging stations across the National Cycle Network, we are delivering our shared-vision for a UK-wide network of traffic-free paths, connecting cities, towns and countryside, loved by the communities they serve.

鈥淭his infrastructure for e-bike charging will provide new and existing users with a safe and accessible way to use the National Cycle Network, free from charging anxiety.鈥

Chris Astle, UK Marketing Manager, Bosch eBike Systems, said:

鈥淲orking with 黄色app to continue to roll out eBike charging across the UK was a natural decision for us.

We鈥檙e delighted to have the opportunity to develop the National Cycle Network and make these amazing routes accessible to everyone.

I can鈥檛 wait to see more eBike riders and their families get active and explore the British countryside in new ways with support from these charging stations.鈥

Bosch eBike Systems

Bosch eBike Systems is one of the leading manufacturers of electric bike drive systems.

Its products are equipped on e-bikes designed and built by more than 70 brands, including Trek, Raleigh, Cube and Cannondale, among many others.

Depending on the size of the e-bike battery, a 50% charge can be achieved in approximately one hour.

Currently, only Bosch batteries are compatible with the initial six PowerStations, however future phases of the project will see the charging points compatible with other e-bike battery systems.

Find an electric bike charging station on the National Cycle Network.

Thinking about trying an e-bike? Read our guide on where to get started.

Find out where you can hire an e-bike on the Network.

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