Harrogate’s RHS Garden Harlow Carr is celebrating the launch of its new EV charging facility with a free charging offer for visitors.

The 16 new EV charging bays, delivered in partnership with Raw Charging, are now fully operational and offer complimentary charging to all visitors from Tuesday 2 June to Thursday 4 June via Raw Rewards.

This latest addition to the Harrogate garden comes as North Yorkshire continues to see a rapid rise in electric vehicle ownership, with the town often recognised as a leading hub for EV-friendly travel in the North of England.

The destination provides a significant boost to local infrastructure, featuring a mix of 16 dedicated EV bays: four rapid DC charging bays (up to 50kW) for those needing a quick boost and 12 fast AC charging bays (up to 22kW) for visitors planning a more immersive day out.

The units are equipped for standard contactless payment for future visits, but the free launch-week offer is available exclusively via the Raw Rewards programme, which is free to sign up to.

This project marks another milestone in the RHS’s strategy to install 90 charging bays across its five UK gardens as it works towards becoming climate positive by 2030.

Malcolm Anderson, head of sustainability at the RHS, said: “RHS Garden Harlow Carr is a vital part of our garden network, and this major new charging facility exemplifies our ambitions to make sustainable travel easier and more accessible for our visitors in the north and across the UK. By enabling EV charging onsite, we are not only supporting lower carbon travel but also enhancing the experience for our environmentally conscious guests who want to enjoy the gardens with peace of mind.”

To take advantage of the free charging celebration, visitors are required to sign up for Raw Rewards at rawcharging.com/rewards and use the ChargePoint App to start their session.