Electric Vehicles

First-of-its-kind EV charging point in North Wales

A new 100kw EVBox charging station, the first charging point of its kind and size in North Wales, has been installed.
_
Alec Peachey

A new 100kw EVBox charging station, the first charging point of its kind and size in North Wales, has been installed after planning was agreed at the 2019 Chirk Visioning Event regarding the growing demand for such facilities in the region.

The Chirk Visioning Event was held to invite local councillors and businesses to suggest ideas for promoting business and tourism in the area, with the fast-charging 100kw EVBox station suggested to accommodate the rise in popularity of electric vehicles in the area and to meet local and government targets for phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles.

Speaking to the Oswestry and Border Counties Advertizer, Councillor Jackie Allen said: “This will be a huge benefit for drivers of electric vehicles, as this Ultra Rapid Charger can deliver a charge of up to 80% in around 20 to 30 minutes. Our thanks go to Emma Williams, senior carbon reduction officer and Wrexham County Borough Council for the installation of this ultra-rapid charging point”.

Image: Shutterstock

Related content

Energy

National Grid responds to AFRY market report

National Grid has responded to an AFRY study which found moving to locational pricing in UK electricity market would be ...
ev battery
Energy

UK automotive sector invests in skills drive

Employers in the UK automotive sector are investing in a skills drive to grow apprenticeship numbers by almost a sixth i...

Input your search keywords and press enter.

Be the first to know. Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss a story.

Our weekly newsletter delivers a round-up of the top stories from the sectors, along with our insight on the main events that week. Our highly engaged subscribers find our newsletter essential reading as a snapshot of what’s happening.