Raw Charging is marking World EV Day 2023 by offering drivers the opportunity to charge for free across a variety of destinations on Saturday 9 September.

Raw’s charging network will provide free charging for drivers throughout World EV Day for the second year running

It’s the second year running that Raw’s charging network, which provides includes charging points at hospitality, leisure and retail destinations, will provide free charging for drivers throughout the day.

The offer runs from 12:01am on Saturday 9 September and normal fees will resume at 23:59 on the same day.

The charge point operator said it was running the offer to further highlight the growing importance of affordable, reliable destination charging. By providing EV charging, businesses can attract new and existing EV-driving customers through word-of-mouth and third-party platforms.

Raw’s charging network includes retail sites such as McArthurGlen outlets in York, Bridgend and the East Midlands, more than 500 chargers at Greene King pubs across the UK and several hotels and spas under the Exclusive brand, such as Pennyhill Park Hotel and Spa in Surrey. Chargers are predominantly AC fast charging devices.

Other major clients include Merlin Entertainments, Bespoke Hotels and National Trust, alongside commercial property owners where the company is developing brownfield land into their own Charge Yards.

Jason Simpson, CEO, said: For a second year in a row, we’d like to celebrate World EV Day by giving back to the EV drivers of the UK. Our partnerships with businesses in the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors show the importance of destination charging and we’d like to thank our customers at these venues by offering free charging on 9 September 2023.

“We look forward to continuing our rollout of destination charging across the UK and Europe to help aide the transition to EVs.”