Driving the expansion of EV charging infrastructure in the UK with a £250m InstaVolt refinancing
Societe Generale acted as Arranger in InstaVolt’s £250 million debt facility, supporting one of the largest owner‑operators of rapid public chargers in the UK in the continued rollout of its EV charging platform.
Owned by global investment organisation, EQT and established in 2016, InstaVolt is the UK’s leading operator of rapid and ultra rapid DC charging networks, with more than 2,600 rapid chargers at 900 sites across the UK, with a further 1,100 chargers currently in construction. As the electrification of transport accelerates, scaling reliable, high speed charging infrastructure is critical to enabling widespread EV adoption and supporting the UK’s transition to a low carbon economy.
A key driver in InstaVolt’s success is its long term, exclusive partnerships with leading brands such as McDonald’s, Costa Coffee and Co op, securing prime, high traffic locations on major roads and car parks at clusters of shops.
The new financing facility provides long-term financial security to support InstaVolt's continued growth, underpinning investment in new sites, existing network maintenance, and technology such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): ensuring that drivers can benefit from the best possible charging experience and pricing as EV adoption grows.
By supporting this transaction, Societe Generale reaffirms its commitment to financing infrastructure critical to the energy transition, delivering scalable solutions that enable the growth of sustainable mobility across the UK.
This refinancing marks a major milestone for InstaVolt and for EV charging infrastructure in the UK. The confidence shown by our lending partners reflects the strength of our network, the quality of our operations, and the momentum behind the EV market. The latest SMMT data underlines that progress, with BEV registrations up 59% year-on-year in April 2026 compared with April 2025, demonstrating both growing consumer demand and continued confidence in the transition to electric mobility. With this facility in place, we can accelerate our rollout and deliver the reliable, high-quality charging experience that EV drivers deserve now and into the future.
We are pleased to support InstaVolt in this landmark refinancing, strengthening its leading position on the UK market and backing its growth journey. This transaction reflects our commitment to financing critical infrastructure, helping to accelerate the rollout of reliable, high‑speed EV charging infrastructure across the UK
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