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Tritium has announced City Electrical Factors (CEF) as its first official hardware distributor in the United Kingdom, marking a major milestone in expanding access to advanced DC fast charging solutions across the region.
Key Highlights
- CEF becomes Tritium’s first official UK hardware distributor
- 390+ CEF branches to supply Tritium’s DC fast chargers and spare parts
- Accelerates EV infrastructure deployment across the UK
- Enhances accessibility, delivery speed, and credit flexibility for EV contractors
- Supports the UK’s transition to electric mobility
This partnership positions CEF as the primary distributor of Tritium’s market-leading EV charging systems throughout the UK. Leveraging its 70+ years of industry expertise and an extensive branch network, CEF will provide comprehensive access to Tritium’s fast-charging hardware, ensuring seamless delivery, installation, and maintenance for customers nationwide.
Through this agreement, contractors gain direct access to both hardware and spare parts via CEF’s multi-channel distribution network, which supports rapid delivery within 1–2 days across the country. This new model eliminates fragmented procurement processes and simplifies the sourcing of complete charging solutions.
“CEF’s extensive reach and customer relationships provide the perfect platform to deliver our proven charging solutions where they’re needed most across the UK market,” said Kevin Pugh, VP Sales EU, UK & Ireland at Tritium. “This partnership enables us to support the rapid deployment of EV infrastructure through one of the UK’s most trusted electrical distributors.”
Mike Gadd, Director of Renewables at CEF UK, added, “This partnership represents an exciting evolution for EV infrastructure deployment across the UK. We’re excited to work with Tritium to remove barriers to EV adoption and make fast charging accessible to businesses and communities nationwide.”
By joining forces, Tritium and CEF aim to accelerate the UK’s shift toward electric mobility, making reliable, high-performance DC fast charging technology more widely available to meet rising demand from businesses, fleet operators, and communities.
About CEF:
Founded in 1951, CEF is the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor, operating over 400 branches across the UK and Ireland. The company provides more than 44,000 products from 300+ leading brands and offers expert advice, sustainability initiatives, and professional development opportunities through its CPD-accredited TechTalks.
About Tritium:
Founded in 2001, Tritium is a global leader in DC fast charging technology, with more than 21,000 chargers deployed in over 50 countries. The company’s vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and proprietary power electronics position it at the forefront of EV infrastructure innovation. As part of the Exicom family, Tritium continues to lead the next phase of the global EV charging revolution.
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