InstaVolt is to double the number of rapid chargers at its Banbury site, making it one of the largest charging hubs in the UK.

The new chargers will come onboard from spring 2023

The popular site will gain 16 new 120kW rapid chargers, bringing the hub’s total number of rapid and ultra-rapid chargers to 32.

The new chargers will come onboard from spring 2023 and will sit behind the existing Banbury site, ensuring minimal disruption during the installation – all the present chargers will be available during construction of the project.

The site expansion will include four fully accessible bays and four wider access bays, responding to industry demand and in line with the recently announced PAS1899 BSI standards for accessible charge points.

The extension forms part of InstaVolt’s significant infrastructure expansion plans following its acquisition by EQT earlier this year.

It’s pledged to install 10,000 chargers by 2032 and has already increased its network by nearly 50% in the last 12 months.

Chief executive officer Adrian Keen said: “The number of EVs on the road is up year on year, with recent figures showing the ratio of EVs to charge points now sits at 15:1. While this figure is impressive and shows that EV uptake is far from stalling, it also demonstrates that work still needs to be done to ensure the charging infrastructure keeps up with demand.

“InstaVolt is building rapid EV chargers to meet consumers’ needs and as a company, we go further than just installing charge points – we want to be industry leaders and ensure we’re building chargers that everyone can use. By expanding our existing Banbury hub to include fully accessible charge points, we’re demonstrating our commitment to improving the industry’s accessibility issues, where we are able to do so.”