Charge point operator InstaVolt has launched one of the UK’s largest EV charging hubs, located at Stroud Park, Banbury and providing 16 rapid chargers.

The InstaVolt site at Banbury is one of the UK’s largest EV charging hubs and provides 16 rapid chargers

Part of the firm’s significant infrastructure expansion plans, the eight new 150kW chargers join the existing eight 125kW chargers at the Oxfordshire hub. Meanwhile, the site’s overall services have been significantly upgraded with additional lighting, wider access spaces and two longer spaces to accommodate the rising number of electric vans and fleet vehicles. There are also plans for seating on site and a small wildflower meadow, to increase biodiversity and create a habitat for pollinating insects.

The significant expansion at Banbury, as well as its continued work with national partners such as Costa Coffee, forms part of InstaVolt’s commitment to expand the UK’s EV charging infrastructure – the network has pledged to grow to 10,000 rapid chargers by 2032.

It’s already undergone huge growth in the 12 months to March 2022, expanding its network by 45% to serve the increasing number of EV drivers as the UK accelerates its transition to electric vehicles.

Chief executive officer Adrian Keen said: “We know that the key to encouraging uptake of electric vehicles falls largely on the shoulders of organisations like InstaVolt who are instrumental in placing the infrastructure. We take great pride and pleasure in ensuring that this infrastructure is implemented to create the best user experience possible.

“The launch of the Banbury hub follows our most successful period to date and is indicative of our continued methods of activity as we work toward our 2032 goal.”

The InstaVolt charger network delivers rapid charging via simple, contactless payment with no customer sign-up or subscription required.