- Following on from the launch of InstaVolt’s 44-bay Winchester Superhub earlier this year, the UK CPO is now gearing up to launch its second superhub site, helping to meet increasingly high levels of demand for ultra-rapid charging.
- Located beside the major A303 trunk road in Chicklade, Wiltshire, the new hub will help support the millions of drivers that use the A303 both for local journeys and longer trips spanning across the South of England.
- With construction of the site starting next month, InstaVolt is aiming for the new hub to be operational by late spring next year.
InstaVolt to construct its second Superhub in the UK
As well as the 30 ultra-rapid chargers set to be built at the new site, facilities will also include a large cafe and farm shop, furthering the charging hub’s appeal. The site looks to align EV charging infrastructure with the UK’s Strategic Road Network, in which the government have identified locations where supply of public charging is needed – with demand only getting higher as the ZEV mandate nears.
With a grid connection already in place and planning permission granted, construction of this new ultra-rapid superhub is set to commence from next month. Much like the Winchester Superhub, this new site will combine solar and battery storage systems to maximise renewability. This solar and battery combination is something we’re seeing much more often from various CPOs, allowing charging sites to be placed in locations where grid constraints were previously a barrier. This setup will also allow InstaVolt to provide discounted charging periods, such as the 50p per kWh price being offered at the Winchester site over the summer.
Delvin Lane, CEO of InstaVolt, commented:
“Chicklade is the next step in our mission to combine scale, sustainability and convenience. With 30 ultra-rapid chargers and an on-site farm shop and café, this peaceful stop will become a vital charging destination along the A303 – a very popular and busy route – powered by the latest in renewable energy innovation.
As EVs become more accessible and with the private sector committing significant investment, we’re proud to be building the infrastructure that will keep the country moving.”
Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood, added:
“Just last week we announced record discounts to help make EV ownership a reality for thousands more people, alongside making it easier to charge at home so more drivers can run their EV for as little as 2p a mile – that’s London to Birmingham for £2.50.
Today’s chargepoint figures show that alongside lowering upfront costs, we’re also making fantastic progress towards expanding our charging network across the UK, as this latest EV ultra-rapid charging hub by InstaVolt shows. With a new chargepoint added to the network every half an hour, we’re helping put range anxiety firmly in the rear-view mirror.”
