Arnold Clark Opens All-Electric Sales Sites

Arnold Clark is delighted to announce the opening of its first-ever all-electric sales sites.

Our brand-new 'Electric Car Centres' are now open in Sydenham in London and Altrincham in Manchester and will be a major benefit to our customers who are looking to make the switch to electric.

Each centre, open seven days a week, will have over 30 electric vehicles (EV) from a host of top manufacturers on-site available to test-drive and buy. The centres, located next to Low Emission Zones, will also serve as Click and Collect sites, meaning customers can choose from over 1,000 EVs online and find their perfect next car.

The new concept stores combine a typical car showroom with our Innovation Centres in Glasgow and Stafford, by allowing customers to learn about EVs. On-site, there will be educational spaces dedicated to alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) and exciting new car technologies.

Martin Coyle, Franchise Manager at Arnold Clark, is confident the Electric Car Centres can help drivers adapt to new technologies.

He said: 'We know the automotive industry is changing, and all drivers will need to think about driving electric sooner rather than later.

'We're here to support customers in their transition to electric and help answer any questions they might have. It's great to be able to have such a wide range of EVs on-site at both locations, meaning customers can test them out or learn more about charging."

'These Electric Car Centres represent a real milestone for Arnold Clark and we’re looking forward to sharing our knowledge with our customers so they can understand the full potential of electric vehicles.'

Arnold Clark recently announced plans to install over 500 electric vehicle chargers across the UK in an investment worth £23 million.

Arnold Clark customers will have access to the 'Arnold Clark Charge' network, which will be available to book safely and securely on a 24/7 basis. Eight rapid chargers, with the ability to charge up to 150kW, will be installed at larger Arnold Clark branches, with four to six rapid chargers installed at smaller branches.

For customers looking to learn more about the future of the automotive industry, we have our Innovation Centres in Glasgow and Stafford.

If you’re thinking about making the switch to electric, a team of alternative fuel experts, known as ‘innovation geniuses’, are on hand at our centres to answer any of your burning questions.

They can provide clarity on areas such as range anxiety, charging processes, the latest government grants and much more.

The Innovation Centres showcase a range of EVs from well-known manufacturers which visitors can book to test-drive and try out for themselves.