3ti, the UK’s leading provider of EV Charging as a Service (EVCaaS) and Smart Solar EV Charging FastHubs, is pleased to announce the successful installation of a Papilio3 at Caterpillar’s UK Headquarters in Leicester. Installed in under five hours, the FastHub provides Caterpillar with an immediate, fully operational EV charging solution to support staff while a larger solar car park is being constructed on-site.
Powered by renewable solar PV energy, the Papilio3 solution enables Caterpillar to respond to growing demand for employee EV charging in a fast, sustainable manner with minimal operational disruption. Capable of charging up to 12 electric vehicles simultaneously, the installation achieves an unprecedented deployment rate of one charger every 25 minutes, a benchmark unmatched by any other EV charging provider in the UK.
Supporting Immediate Needs and Long-Term Sustainability
Caterpillar required an urgent solution for its growing EV fleet and to meet staff charging needs for dependable EV charging during the build phase of their new solar car park. The Smart Solar EV Charging FastHub, Papilio3, delivers:
- A fully operational EV Charging Hub installed in under five hours – the fastest deployment to date, with minimal site impact.
- Provision of reliable, on-site EV charging for staff throughout the construction period of a larger solar car park.
- Installation of 12 EV chargepoints in a single, rapid deployment.
- Solar-powered charging is aligned with Caterpillar’s carbon reduction and sustainability goals.
- A clear demonstration of Caterpillar’s commitment to employee wellbeing and sustainable innovation.
Statement from Alex Tupman, CEO of 3ti
“We are delighted to welcome Caterpillar as a 3ti client and to support them with a solution that reflects both speed and sustainability. The installation of the Papilio3 FastHub in under five hours highlights the efficiency and flexibility of the product, as well as the strength of our working relationship with Caterpillar. Together, we’ve delivered an immediate, renewable-powered charging facility that will support the Team at Caterpillar while larger infrastructure is developed. It’s a partnership we’re incredibly proud of.”
About 3ti
3ti is a Certified B Corporation and the UK’s leading provider of Smart Solar EV Charging FastHubs. The company specialises in the delivery and operation of Papilio3, a modular, rapidly deployable, Solar supported EV charging solution designed to accelerate the transition to cleaner transport.
As a B Corp, 3ti meets rigorous social and environmental standards and is committed to balancing purpose with profit. The company has achieved a B Impact Score of 98.9, placing it among the highest-performing businesses globally for positive impact.
