Winchester electric vehicle charging station largest of its kind
The largest and "most advanced" electric vehicle (EV) charging station of its kind in the UK has opened.The new InstaVolt Superhub in Winchester, Hampshire, is located near the A34 and junction 9 of the M3 and is home to 44 "ultra-rapid" chargers.An on-site solar farm, alongside "cutting-edge" battery storage, will be used to power the site, InstaVolt said.The firm's CEO said the development would provide "industry-leading reliability at an unprecedented scale, ensuring drivers can charge quickly and with confidence".
Delvin Lane said the new station wasn't "just a charging hub", but was also a "flagship site that sets a new standard for ultra-rapid EV charging"."We are redefining what EV drivers can expect when they charge, seamless, ultra-rapid, and future-proofed charging that makes the switch to electric easier, faster, and more accessible than ever before," he said.Zapmap reported that at the end of February there were more than 75,000 electric vehicle charging points across the UK, at 38,000 charging location.But plugging into a charging hub can still cost significantly more per kilowatt hour than charging overnight at home, according to the AA.
The Basingstoke-based company said the new site was designed to "accommodate a wide variety of vehicles", featuring accessible bays as well as those for larger vehicles.It also features 870 solar panels, alongside batteries designed to store the power generated."This site is also a milestone in innovation, marking our first-ever location where we are generating our own renewable energy - pushing the boundaries of sustainability and self-sufficiency in EV charging," Mr Lane added.A Starbucks cafe, children's play park and dog walking area are all featured at the new development, alongside 24/7 toilet facilities.
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