Author: Lysara

Former Westfield COO to lead expansion of Lysara’s £1 billion pan-European platform developing and operating fleet-charging and parking infrastructure.

– With 44 sites already in operation, Scott Parsons joins to scale a £1 billion, vertically integrated, pan-European platform decarbonising commercial transport

– London-based Lysara plans to expand its fleet-charging infrastructure across Western Europe, building on significant scale already achieved, and backed by New York-headquartered GreenPoint Partners

Lysara, the first pan-European platform focused on developing and operating fleet-charging and parking infrastructure, has appointed Scott Parsons as its new CEO to lead the business as it expands across Western Europe.

Parsons’ appointment, following more than a decade of senior leadership experience at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Land Securities, reflects Lysara’s ambition to scale rapidly and deliver on its long-term growth strategy.

Lysara was created when GreenPoint consolidated ownership of the legacy Infinium Logistics business and contributed an existing 44-asset real estate portfolio to seed the integrated platform. Lysara combines real estate ownership, development, operations, technology and energy systems engineering into a unified platform. Its goal is to offer a one-stop solution for companies transitioning to electric commercial fleets – for example taxis, rideshares, rental cars, last-mile delivery vehicles, and heavy goods vehicles.

Backed by an initial £340 million commitment from GreenPoint Partners—an investment firm founded by Chris Green, former global head of real estate at Macquarie—Lysara is developing a mix of operational car parks with retrofitted EV charging and new ground-up sites near key logistics hubs such as Heathrow and London Gateway, with the ambition to provide continent-wide solutions to major e-commerce firms, 3PLs, and other large commercial fleet operators.

As global companies and lawmakers push to decarbonise, the provision of fleet-charging infrastructure will require tens of billions of pounds in capital investment over the next decade. To date, Lysara has secured approximately 50 MVA of grid power, enough to supply 24,000 homes at peak load, and continues to build a strong pipeline across Europe.

Lysara represents the rise of a new asset class—one that blurs the traditional boundaries between infrastructure and real estate. Its unique combination of land, power, technology and operations creates long-term, stable value that is more resilient to economic and political volatility than asset classes more reliant on discretionary spending.

Chris Green, Founder of GreenPoint, said:

“Lysara is now uniquely positioned to support the electrification of Europe’s logistics and fleet sector through an integrated, future-ready infrastructure platform. There are millions of fleet vehicles on Europe’s roads, and we anticipate the majority will transition to electric over the coming decade which requires dedicated charging infrastructure—presenting a massive growth opportunity. Scott’s European real estate investment and development track record, along with his experience working with major brands and occupiers, makes him the right person to lead this next phase.”

Scott Parsons, Chief Executive Officer at Lysara, said:

“I’m thrilled to lead Lysara at such a transformational moment. Fleet electrification is speeding up, and infrastructure needs to keep pace. What makes Lysara different is its ability to combine the physical with the operational—to create solutions that are not only technically sound but commercially viable. I’m looking forward to working with the team to grow our footprint, strengthen customer partnerships, and help shape the future of transport infrastructure across Europe.”

To support its next growth phase, Lysara has also strengthened its leadership team. Simone Asser has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, bringing experience from AlTi Tiedemann Global and Pradera. Andy Martin, former CEO of BNP Paribas Real Estate UK, continues in his role as Chairman.

Lysara secures prime site in West Thurrock, East London, to add to its EV charging portfolio.

Lysara, the European asset management and energy transition specialist, announces that it has completed the acquisition of two adjoining sites in West Thurrock for C.£15 million.

The acquisition includes two adjacent off-market sites totalling over four acres, located on Motherwell Way in West Thurrock, a prime industrial area east of London, near Lakeside Shopping Centre.  Site one comprised a three-acre open storage investment property, while site two, a one-acre property, was previously owner-occupied by a private individual. The combined site creates a regular shape that is ideal for Lysara’s development plans, which involve creating an electrified asset.  Lysara is now working with customers on proposals for a parking and charging facility that can accommodate between 250 and 500 vans. 

This acquisition underscores Lysara’s commitment to expanding its footprint and capabilities, delivering state-of-the-art EV charging and transport infrastructure. Lysara leverages large-scale institutional investment in energy infrastructure to capitalise on the energy transition as a competitive advantage for its customers. 

The strategic location offers proximity to key parcel carrier hubs in Essex and North-East London, serving a large population. Additionally, its adjacency to Lakeside Shopping Centre provides opportunities for local businesses to utilise its infrastructure.

Tom Gough, UK Acquisitions Director at Lysara, commented: “This acquisition is a strategic milestone for Lysara as we continue to expand our capabilities in electrified transport infrastructure. The site’s prime location and our development plans align perfectly with our mission to deliver optimised facilities that meet the growing demand for efficient and low-carbon transport. We are excited to integrate these new sites into our platform and look forward to the positive impact they will have on the local community and the broader energy transition efforts. We would welcome further opportunities to review in core, ‘last-mile’ logistics locations across Western Europe.”

Lysara acquires three new sites for its EV fleet charging portfolio.

Lysara, the European the pan-European energy transition infrastructure platform, announces that it has acquired three new assets for its portfolio of transport infrastructure. The assets include sites in Heathrow, Sheffield and Surrey, and have been acquired for a total consideration of £40m.

Lysara’s mission is to lead the world’s transition to sustainable energy through the development and operation of large-scale EV charging infrastructure powered by renewable energy. Lysara invests in a new sustainability-focused asset class which combines commercial real estate and low carbon energy infrastructure, to create the next generation of parking and charging assets which drive the lowest price and lowest carbon electricity solution for global fleets.

The electrification of fleets is not just good for the planet or the air we breathe; it makes undeniable economic sense. According to McKinsey, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) will outperform Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) across all Light Commercial Vehicle types by 2025 and BEV fleets are predicted to have a 15-25% lower total cost of ownership than ICE vehicles by 2030.[1] But this is not just about cost efficiencies and economic sense; companies requiring fleet and logistics services are demanding carbon neutral commitments leading to better revenue growth for those pursuing a BEV future.

Heathrow

Lysara has acquired the Heathrow Flightpath car park for £22.5m from Aprirose. Located close to Terminals 2 and 3, the property currently comprises over 700 parking spaces across four acres and is occupied by a Meet & Greet airport parking operator. It offers a highly strategic location fronting the A4 and close to the airport, providing Lysara with a unique site from which to pursue its future decarbonisation plans. Colliers advised Lysara and Lambert Smith Hampton represented Aprirose.

Sheffield

Lysara has completed the acquisition of the three-acre site on Terry Street for an undisclosed sum. The property is currently known as the Insight Building and comprises an office building with associated car parking which was previously occupied by the vendor Insight. Set in a prominent location just off Junction 34 of the M1, the site is adjacent to Sheffield Arena and surrounded by warehouse hubs for leading UK logistics providers, including Amazon, Royal Mail, Parcel Force, FedEx and UPS. The deal represents an opportunity to develop a 200-space charging facility, interest in which has been shown from several end-users. CBRE advised Lysara and Savills represented Insight.

Surrey

Lysara has unconditionally exchanged contracts on the acquisition of a site in Surrey with completion due in February 2024. The intention is to further build out our portfolio here, developing critical EV charging infrastructure to support the significant need in the location. Further information will be released at the point of completion.

Lysara, the pan-European energy transition infrastructure platform, announces that it has completed the acquisition of an EV charging facility let to Amazon in Banbury for £28m from Paloma Capital. The deal represents the second site secured for Lysarsa’s portfolio of transport infrastructure.

Set in a prominent location close to the centre of Banbury and 1.7 miles from the M40 at Junction 11, the site sits on a principal arterial route between London and Birmingham. Arranged over 14.34 acres, the property comprises a 200,000 sq ft warehouse operated as a 588-space EV-ready fleet parking facility and let to Amazon, as well as a long-let Starbucks drive-thru. The deal represented a rare opportunity to acquire a core South-East distribution warehouse to be operated as a charging facility and which Amazon has invested in, together with further asset management potential.

Paloma Capital acquired the asset in 2018 for £5m and subsequently invested a further £9m in the project. This involved the comprehensive refurbishment of the existing warehouse building, as well as the redevelopment of an obsolete office building into a 250 space car park on the adjoining factory site, thereby releasing a further 3 acres to accommodate an EV charging facility and a Starbucks drive-thru. The asset now produces an income of £1.54m per annum.

Lysara will invest in a new sustainability-focused asset class which combines commercial real estate and low carbon energy infrastructure to drive efficiencies, create a better working environment for last mile delivery service providers and combat climate change. It expects to deploy capital into the market over the next two years as it supports the energy transition of commercial transportation.

The platform’s first major investment was in Swindon, and it currently has an extensive pipeline in advanced discussion through which it looks to develop a portfolio of electrified assets in key industrial locations across Europe.

Tom Gough, UK Acquisitions Director at Lysara, commented: “With a lease to a key tenant in Amazon, with whom we deepen our existing relationship, the property provides immediate income for our investors alongside a medium-term opportunity to add value through asset management.

“This acquisition demonstrates our ability to think outside of the (big) box and transact in a period of general market uncertainty. We look forward to working with market participants to acquire additional c.5-acre sites near major urban centres where we can develop specialised van-charging infrastructure that enable our tenants to transition to electric vehicles.”