Charging & Energy

InstaVolt agree to acquire GeniePoint charging locations

Issue No. 101 Jul 2026
InstaVolt agree to acquire GeniePoint charging locations
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InstaVolt has bought 228 GeniePoint sites and their 260-plus chargers from Equans, pushing its network past 1,000 locations — a first for a UK charge point operator, and further consolidation in a market where fleets already juggle too many apps and RFID cards for comfort (InstaVolt). The catch: rebranding and upgrades, including battery storage and BYD ultra-rapid hardware, roll out over the next 12 months, so expect some site downtime and shifting reliability during the transition. Fleets routing drivers through former GeniePoint car parks and motorway services should check current tariffs hold and flag any outages before they hit route planning.

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