Electric vehicle charging firm plugs into city centre office space

A significant deal for work space has been completed at The Bourse, an office and leisure development in Leeds city centre. 

Zest, an EV Charging Network Provider, has taken 2,418 sq ft of office space on the fourth floor of Bond House, one of the three self-contained buildings which make up the complex.

The Bourse is in Boar Lane less than 100 yards from Leeds Railway Station and features 50,000 sq ft of space over three buildings, overlooking a central courtyard. The Bourse has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment.

Zest’s business has grown rapidly over the past year, with infrastructure deployed across the UK, from Cornwall to the Outer Hebrides.

The Zest team has grown from fewer than ten staff at the start of the year to more than 60 today.

Clem McDowell, director at Leeds-based property consultancy Carter Towler, who advised landlords Paloma Capital on the Zest deal, said: “We are happy a company of the calibre and reputation of Zest has taken quality space at the Bourse.

“This deal underlines the Bourse’s reputation as one of the finest heritage office buildings in central Leeds.”

Elizabeth Ridler, partner with global property consultancy Knight Frank, who also advised Paloma Capital, added: “It is also fantastic news that at the same time as the Zest deal, the newly refurbished 2,701 sq ft ground floor suite at Sterling House has gone under offer prior to practical completion.

“Together with Zest and the trilogy of lettings to Ayko, Synthatics and Smmmile Dentists that were concluded earlier this year, these are very exciting times for the Bourse.

“The refurbishment of this latest self-contained suite attracted a lot of interest due to its large windows, high ceiling and period feel, that also benefits from a dual aspect on to the Bourse Courtyard and Trevelyan Square.

“Space is now at a premium at the Bourse, with Bond House now full. Two suites remain on the third floor of Equity House which are available either individually or as a whole.”

Robin Heap, CEO at Zest, said: “The Bourse is a stone’s throw from the railway station, ideal for low-carbon commuting and convenient for our clients.

“This office enables us to develop our hybrid working arrangements in the thriving heart of the city, as we continue to establish ourselves as one of Leeds’ nationwide success stories in the carbon zero economy.”