14-bay EV charging hub opened in Greenock by Source

Backed by SSE and TotalEnergies, the Source facility, located next to the Greggs drive-through off Cartsburn Street, boasts 14 separate bays and is one of 300 sites the company plans to have ready by 2030.

The hub, one of the biggest built by Source so far, has six 150kW chargers, which, based on accepted industry data, allow users to 'charge and go' in around 15 minutes.

It also features a single 22kW charger, and two of the bays meet accessibility standards.

(Image: Supplied) Deepa Chandrasekaran, managing director at Source, said: "The EV industry has reached a turning point, and we’re here to lead it into uncharted territories.

"At Source, we’re not just building charge points, we’re building confidence.

"Our ambition is to capture 20 per cent of the UK and  Ireland’s ultra-rapid market by delivering hubs that are easy to find, easy to use, and built for the future."

Source's hubs are intended to support everyday drivers, busy fleet operators, and the decarbonisation goals of the UK and Ireland.

(Image: Supplied) Fiona Hyslop, Scotland's transport secretary, said: "To reduce transport emissions and protect the climate, the Scottish Government is committed to phasing out the need for new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030.

"We can only do this if people have confidence in the availability of charging infrastructure – and that can only be achieved through private investment.

"With private investment, we can grow the network with the pace and scale required to meet our commitment to see approximately 24,000 additional public charge points added by 2030."

Source's community-focused hubs are expected to play a significant role in meeting this national challenge, which includes the UK Government's zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate and Ireland's target of one million EVs by 2030.