Family-owned dealer group JCT600 launched a Changan franchise on 9 March at its Priory Tec Park site in Hessle, Hull, focusing on the Deepal electric vehicle range including the S07 SUV and S05 compact SUV. The dealership forms part of a wider redevelopment to create a multi-brand electric vehicle hub for the Humber region. Executive chairman John Tordoff said the shared EV location will provide long-term growth foundations while offering customers access to new electric vehicles entering the UK market.
Why it matters: The creation of a multi-brand EV hub signals a shift in dealer infrastructure strategy that could influence charging site planning and co-location opportunities in regional markets. Dealer groups consolidating multiple EV brands at shared sites may drive demand for higher-capacity charging installations to support sales, servicing and customer convenience.