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29/01/2025

The big reveal below for Howard Town Shopping Centre, Glossop!

📍 Howard Town Shopping Centre
🔋4x 100kW Ultra-Rapid charging points

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𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀

🏞️What’s this theme about? The area of Glossop, located on the edge of the Peak District, has a rich history of industrial innovation and natural surrounding beauty. This theme honours key figures from the Peak District and Glossop’s industrial past.🛞

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4ge9aTv

24/01/2025

New Year, New Charging! Four new locations now live featuring 31 charging points ⚡

📍 Russell Street Retail Park, Russell Street, Darlington, DL1 1TB
🔌12x 200kW Ultra-Rapid PoGo Touch charging points

📍 Suffolk Retail Park, London Road, Ipswich, IP1 2EJ
🔌6x 100kW Ultra-Rapid PoGo Touch charging points
🔌1x 25kW Rapid charging point

📍 Edward VII, 3A Navigation Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 2YF
🔌6x 200kW Ultra-Rapid PoGo Touch charging points
🔌2x 25kW Rapid charging points

📍 Charleton Fruit Farm, Charleton Road, Montrose, DD10 9EW
🔌2x 150kW Ultra-Rapid PoGo Touch charging points
🔌2x 22kW AC charging points

More details on these electrifying locations here: https://bit.ly/4jmoHDE

24/01/2025

Here’s the answer to yesterday's theme teaser for our site at Crescent Car Park - Bude …

📍 Crescent Car Park - Bude
🔋2x 50kW Rapid charging points
🔋1x 22kw Fast charging point

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗮𝘂 𝗱𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘆

Why have we called this site Chateau de Goldsworthy? Goldsworthy Gurney, known as Cornwall’s, “Forgotten Genuis” was a Victorian scientist, inventor and engineer who built Castle Bude in 1890. Chateau is the French word for “castle.”🏰

Find out more about this theme here: https://bit.ly/40ruRKa

22/01/2025

Here’s the answer to yesterday's theme teaser for our site at Town Quarry Car Park…

📍 Town Quarry Car Park
🔋2x 150kW Ultra-Rapid charging points

𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗮𝘆

🐸Why have we called this site Willow Way? Author Kenneth Grahame stayed at The Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth. While there, he wrote the first two letters which formed the basis of the classic children’s novel, “The Wind in the Willows.” 📖

🦡Find out more about this whimsical theme here: https://bit.ly/4jtKE3Y

Stay tuned for another theme announcement tomorrow!

20/01/2025

“𝙒𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙫𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚.” Kate Tyrell, CEO and Co-Founder of ChargeSafe.

Watch part 2 of our fireside chat with Managing Director, Stuart Douglas and Kate Tyrrell, CEO and Co-Founder of ChargeSafe, where they continue their insightful discussion on enhancing customer experience within the EV industry!🚗

💡Discover how we’re working together to revolutionise the EV industry with our ultra-rapid charging network!🔌

17/01/2025

We can finally reveal the answer to yesterday’s theme teaser for our Erdington site!

📍 1016 Kingsbury Road, Erdington
🔋4x 150kW Ultra-Rapid charging points
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𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀

Reason behind the name - Erdington is a suburb of Birmingham, a city renowned for its contributions to the industrial revolution and modern engineering feats. Find out more about this theme here: https://bit.ly/3WoHZ1s

Keep checking our social media channels for more theme names coming soon!

15/01/2025

Following yesterday's teaser, here’s the answer below for the theme for our Cross Hands EV charging hub…

📍 Cross Hands EV Hub
🔋1x 150 kW Ultra Rapid charging point
🔋 9x 50kW Rapid charging points
🔋 4x 22kW Fast charging points

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀

Reason -Cross Hands is a village in Carmarthenshire which has deep roots in Welsh culture, especially in the fields of rugby, coal mining, and industry. This theme reflects the rich Welsh heritage, drawing on famous figures from Welsh mythology and modern icons.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3DWEWat

Hats off if you got the right answer! 🎩👍

14/01/2025

“𝘼𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙬𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚, 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙑 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.” Stuart Douglas, Managing Director at PoGo Charge

Here it is!⚡

Join us for part 1 of our in depth fireside chat with our Managing Director, Stuart Douglas and Kate Tyrrell, CEO and Co-Founder of ChargeSafe, where they discuss enhancing customer experience within our EV charging network! Areas they focus on include payment, accessibility, fleet and brand. 🚗

💡Discover the innovative developments and processes that are shaping the future of electric vehicle charging.🔌


Watch now! Part 2 coming soon!

10/01/2025

Following yesterday's teaser, here’s the answer below for the latest theme reveal..

📍Holiday Inn - Colchester
🔋6x 200 kW Ultra-Rapid PoGo Touch charging points
🔋4x 7kW AC charging points

Jupiter’s Junction

Why did we name this site Jupiter’s Junction? Colchester was Britain’s first major Roman city. In Roman mythology, Jupiter is the King of the Gods. 👑

Find out more about the site here: https://bit.ly/3C63kpt

Stay tuned for more exciting name reveals coming soon as we learn more exciting local facts and history!

10/01/2025

⚡Today we’re celebrating National Cut Your Energy Costs Day! A day to focus on the importance of reducing excessive energy consumption and associated costs in your daily life. Make the switch to electric and enjoy lower energy costs while reducing your carbon footprint. 🌱

Join us in taking steps toward a more sustainable future - let’s make a positive impact together! 🌍

08/01/2025

⚡ PoGo 2024 Wrapped 🌟

From new charging sites and award wins to numerous events, charging sessions provided, and charity fundraising, we had a busy 2024!
But we’re not stopping there. Our teams are already hard at work, energising exciting new charging sites across the country.

Let's Power Up and Go Adventure in 2025! 🔋

08/01/2025

Following yesterday's teaser, here’s the answer below for the theme for our ultra-rapid hub…

📍The Galleries, Washington
🔋8x 200kW Charging Points

𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀

Why did we call it Founding Fathers? The ancestors of George Washington, Founding Father and the first President of the United States settled in this area. The area was named after the Washington family. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🏦

Find out more about the site here: https://bit.ly/3Ppe45g

Did you guess right? Well done if you did! 👍

Another site teaser coming tomorrow!

06/01/2025

PoGo Introducing is here! ⚡

Say hello to chargers with 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 and 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀! From historic landmarks to movie magic, our new chargers will be more than just a stop—they’ll be a destination.💡

Explore the stories behind your nearest chargers and check out 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 and 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀!🔌

Want to know more? Head over to our latest website story to find out more:

https://bit.ly/40lhSL9

01/01/2025

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from PoGo Charge! We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas break and a Happy New Year!🎄

A big thank to everyone who has supported PoGo Charge this year as we’ve continued to grow and expand our EV charging network. We’re all really excited about what next year will bring!⚡

See you in 2025! 🎇

24/12/2024

PoGo’s Early Christmas Gift 🎁

As the year wraps up, our teams have been hard at work to put the finishing touches on 13 new sites, all ready to power up your festive journeys! ⚡🎅

With 116 new EV charging points spanning from Livingston to Exeter, PoGo is here to keep you charged and on the move this holiday season.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4gualiC

20/12/2024

🎄 As we approach the Christmas holidays, we’d like to take this moment to let you know that our offices will be closed in between Christmas and New Year’s Day and our social media channels will also not be monitored.

However our Customer Support line remains open 24/7 should you require any assistance during the festive period. 🎅

📞 0808 281 3699
📧 [email protected]

13/12/2024

⚡Did you know that at the end of November 2024, there were 72,594 public electric vehicle chargers in the UK, across 36,316 charging locations and 106,094 charging points?🔌

This significant expansion means that EV drivers can enjoy greater convenience, increased reassurance about driving range, and an overall smoother driving experience. With more locations popping up in urban areas, along motorways, and in rural communities to name a few, it’s easier to embrace sustainable driving. 🚗

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