Charging network InstaVolt is to upgrade its current 50kW chargers to 125kW outputs, significantly reducing charging times.

InstaVolt CEO Adrian Keen

The upgrade programme will be carried out on more than 200 of its existing ‘ChargePoint CPE250’ chargers across the network, with work starting from this week.

The newly upgraded chargers will join InstaVolt’s existing network of high-speed chargers and will make it the largest ultra-rapid network in the UK, according to the firm. It says it will have more chargers capable of delivering charging speeds of 100kW+ than any other fully public network.

Customers will be able to track progress of the upgrades via InstaVolt’s social media channels, and the newly upgraded chargers can be identified using InstaVolt’s charger map, the InstaVolt app or on digital EV platforms such as Zap-Map.

The upgrades will cut charging times for cars able to accept greater than 50kW, which is the majority of EVs on the road.

Adrian Keen, CEO of InstaVolt, commented: “With most of our CPE250s located next to convenience retail, and roadside food and drinks outlets including operators such as Costa Coffee and McDonald’s, this is another example of InstaVolt perfectly matching charging speeds to dwell time and providing an even better experience for its drivers.

“The upgrades also benefit our fleet customers and is another great step to support the electrification of future fleets, reducing charging times and getting drivers back on the road quickly.”

InstaVolt is also continuing its work to expand sites, with additional chargers being added to existing high footfall locations to support drivers as EV numbers grow.