Be.EV has acquired the UK public charging network from Mer, a leading European electric vehicle charging company.

The deal significantly expands the Manchester-based EV charge point operator’s footprint nationwide and will make it easier for customers to charge on one reliable network.

The acquisition adds over 1,600 charging bays across more than 450 sites to the Be.EV network, strengthening its presence across the South of England and will complement its existing strength in the North and Midlands.

The deal moves Be.EV into the UK’s top 10 charging networks by rapid and ultra-rapid charging capacity.

Be.EV is majority owned by Octopus Energy Generation’s Sky Fund, including an employee ownership stake.