- UK rapid charge point operator, InstaVolt, has revealed more details on its Winchester-based EV charging ‘Super Hub’.
- Consisting of a sizable 44 ultra-rapid chargepoints, the site’s strategic location, just off the major A34 and near to the M3 motorway, will make it a key piece of infrastructure for EV drivers travelling long distance in the region.
- The CPO has now confirmed that the site will run entirely off renewable energy, helped along by an installation of over 800 solar panels, and an on-site battery energy storage system.
A footprint for future major EV charging installations
For the upcoming site set to open in March 2025, InstaVolt will be partnering with renewable energy specialists Enviromena, to help deliver the on-site solar panels. The 44 individual charging points will be split for different vehicle form factors, helping to provide for not only electric cars, but for those towing caravans, for instance, alongside larger vehicles such as electric coaches, vans, and trucks. All bays will also have full accessibility in mind, while on-site facilities will include a cafe and children’s play area.
In the past, EV charging sites in the UK have been relatively small in terms of number of chargers on site, though that has changed in recent years with the opening of other major charging sites, such as the Oxford Redbridge site and GRIDSERVE’s flagship Braintree forecourt. InstaVolt’s upcoming Winchester Super hub is another such example, and with the number of EVs on UK roads continuing to grow, expect to see more of these EV-dedicated locations springing up over the next few years.
Even with this growth, current ICE cars will still remain on the roads for a number of decades, with their associated fuel stations still being in demand. However, Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s Konect has recently been pushing for these sites to begin offering EV charging solutions also, helping them to diversify their revenue streams.