Electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint network InstaVolt has broken ground north of Winchester on what’s claimed to be the UK’s largest rapid-only EV charging facility.
Located at Three Maids Hill just off the A34 junction and close to the M3, the so-called ‘Super Hub’ will have 44 charging bays, including drive-through bays for large/towing vehicles and accessible charging bays, as well as an on-site restaurant and play area.
With a focus on renewable energy, the site will also include large ground-mounted and roof-mounted solar arrays and on-site battery energy storage systems.
InstaVolt CEO Delvin Lane said: “Linking the South with the Midlands and beyond, the site will be a gateway to the Jurassic Coast and the South West for EV drivers who will be able to head off south confident in the knowledge that they will be able to stop off, have the convenience of contactless payment, and get a fast and reliable charge.”
As well as providing charging for cars, there will be the provision of long bays for larger vehicles, and plans include designs to create accessibility for all users.
Plans for the facility were approved by Winchester City Council late last year. Work on Three Maids is due to complete by spring 2025.
Achievements and innovations in EV charging infrastructure will be celebrated at the third annual CiTTi Awards, which will be held on 26 November 2024 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Nominations are open now! Please visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector