InstaVolt, the UK-based electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has expanded its rapid charging hub in Banbury, Oxfordshire. With 32 chargers, the site is now one of the largest charging hubs in the UK, doubling its charging capacity. The Banbury hub is situated on the M40, one of the UK’s busiest motorways, making it an ideal location for EV drivers to recharge their vehicles.
As part of the expansion, InstaVolt installed 16 new 120 kW chargers alongside its existing array of eight 125 kW rapid chargers and eight 150 kW Alpitronic chargers. The Banbury hub now includes twelve wider access bays and four fully accessible bays with new lighting to improve visibility and accessibility.
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According to Adrian Keen, the company’s CEO, the expansion was necessary to ensure “that adequate charging infrastructure is available to keep up with the increase in EV uptake and bridge the gap between the number of vehicles and chargers.” With over 690,000 battery-electric cars on UK roads, the demand for reliable and fast charging stations is increasing rapidly.
InstaVolt was acquired by EQT Infrastructure in February 2022, and the new owner has committed to investing in the accelerated roll-out of InstaVolt charging points to build a network of 10,000 fast charging points across the UK by 2032. The Stroud Park expansion saw InstaVolt energize its 1,000th charger in the UK, bringing the company closer to its goal of providing convenient and accessible charging for all EV drivers.
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The expansion of the Banbury hub is a significant step towards a more sustainable future, with electric vehicles playing a critical role in reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality. As the demand for EVs continues to grow, the need for reliable and fast charging infrastructure is becoming increasingly important. With InstaVolt’s commitment to building a network of charging points across the UK, the future of electric vehicle transportation looks brighter than ever before.
