Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ has won the EV Debt Deal of the Year at the 2025 EVIE awards, recognising its role in helping to accelerate the rollout of public EV charging infrastructure across the UK.
Believ was nominated for its closing of £300 million of investment in June 2025, a landmark deal that will fund at least 30,000 charge points and positions Believ as one of the UK’s best-capitalised CPOs.The funding was led by Believ’s joint owners Liberty Global and Zouk Capital, Europe’s leading private equity investor in EV charging, alongside four retail and infrastructure financing banks – Santander, ABN Amro, NatWest and MUFG.
With this funding, Believ is able to deliver reliable, accessible, and scalable public charging infrastructure that will play a crucial role in supporting the UK to meet the government’s ambition to install 300,000 public charge points needed by 2030. The deal combines long-term financial security with flexible deployment capability and highlights the essential role of private capital in advancing the UK’s transition to net zero.
Believ’s expansion strategy focuses on both underserved urban areas where off-street parking is limited, and key transit corridors, ensuring equitable access to charging across the nation, and working towards Believ’s goal of cleaner air for all.
Guy Bartlett, Believ CEO, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded the EV Debt Deal of the Year Award, which recognises our efforts to ensure the investment in reliable and scalable charging infrastructure in the UK, and the urgency of the need. “EV uptake will continue to grow as drivers see more infrastructure going into the ground and are given the confidence to make the switch to electric. At Believ, we are very proud to be at the heart of this journey.”
