- Westmorland Family has added 52 ultra-rapid EV charging points to its motorway services, improving long-distance travel convenience.
- With only 9.3% of UK chargers on major routes, Westmorland helps reduce range anxiety by providing reliable charging.
- By focusing on fast, user-friendly charging, Westmorland supports the UK’s EV transition with seamless, accessible motorway infrastructure.
Westmorland Family rolls out ultra-rapid EV charging across UK motorway services
Westmorland Family, a well-known motorway service station chain in the UK, is making a major impact on the nation’s EV infrastructure. The company, which operates Tebay, Gloucester, and Cairn Lodge services, has installed 52 ultra-rapid chargers across its locations. This move comes as the UK’s public EV charging network expands rapidly, yet still faces challenges in providing accessible and reliable charging at key travel points.
In 2024, the UK’s public EV charging network grew by 37%, surpassing 73,000 chargers. However, only around 20% of these are rapid or ultra-rapid chargers, and even fewer—just 9.3%—are available at en-route locations like motorway services. This shortage of high-speed charging at essential travel stops has been a major hurdle for EV adoption, especially for long-distance drivers. Without reliable motorway charging, range anxiety remains a barrier, slowing the transition away from petrol and diesel vehicles.
Westmorland is directly addressing this issue by integrating ultra-fast 300kW chargers into its service areas
These chargers, capable of delivering 150kW per vehicle when shared, ensure that EV drivers can quickly top up their battery while taking a break. By placing these chargers at motorway services rather than just in cities or urban hubs, Westmorland is supporting drivers where they need it most—on long journeys.
Destination charging plays a critical role in the UK’s EV rollout. While home charging is convenient, it’s not an option for everyone, particularly those in flats or rented properties. Similarly, city-based charging hubs don’t help drivers traveling long distances. That’s why reliable, well-placed motorway chargers like those at Westmorland’s sites are essential. They allow drivers to plan their routes confidently, knowing they can stop, recharge, and continue their journey without long delays.
Westmorland’s investment in EV infrastructure is not just about installing chargers—it’s about ensuring that the charging experience is seamless. Partnering with Evolt Charging, they have introduced contactless payment, intuitive interfaces, and future-proof technology to scale with demand. Their efforts have already made an impact, with Tebay Services becoming one of the most-used EV charging locations in the network.
As the UK continues its shift toward electric vehicles, companies like Westmorland are proving that smart infrastructure placement is just as important as expanding the overall number of chargers. By providing ultra-fast, easy-to-access charging at key motorway points, they are helping to make EV travel more convenient, reliable, and stress-free for drivers nationwide.
