Plug Charging has expanded its network by acquiring 350 charge points from Wattif, covering both the UK and Ireland markets. These chargers are located in high-demand areas such as transport hubs, NHS and health board sites, holiday parks, retail parks, and hospitality venues. Cardiff-based Plug Charging intends to integrate these assets into its platform, focusing on enhancing performance and support.
Jarrad Morris, Founder and CEO of Plug Charging, stated, “This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Plug and accelerates our growth across both the UK and Ireland. It strengthens our network with a high-quality portfolio of assets in locations where charging reliability and user experience genuinely matter.”
The transaction also highlights a strategic shift for Wattif. Founded in Norway in 2021, Wattif operates across six countries with a portfolio of over 45,000 charging points. The sale of its UK and Ireland estate suggests a reallocation of resources as the UK public charging market becomes more competitive. This trend is evident in recent industry developments, such as [Be.EV’s acquisition of Mer’s UK public charging network](http://be.ev), which added more than 1,600 charging bays across 450 sites, while Mer refocused on European markets. Similarly, [Connected Kerb’s acquisition of Trojan Energy’s assets](https://electricalreview.co.uk/2026/02/12/connected-kerb-acquires-trojan-energy-to-boost-kerbside-ev-charging-network/) underscores the consolidation trend in the sector.
The UK’s charge point operator market is growing in numbers but not in the number of sustainable operators who can manage maintenance costs, customer support, grid constraints, and utilisation risk nationally. Scale, uptime, and access to capital are becoming critical factors in determining which operators will endure in the market.
