Electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint operator RAW Charging has installed 240 chargers for the National Trust – with more sites in the works – since signing an agreement with the charity.
In 2023, RAW signed a contract with National Trust to develop and install EV charging at suitable sites across the Trust’s portfolio in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
In 2025, National Trust celebrates its 130th anniversary with the charity taking action on climate change including restoring nature, creating 250,000 hectares of nature-rich land by 2035, and ensuring equal access to “nature, beauty and history”, it said.
Since 2023, RAW has installed over charging bays at 26 National Trust properties with nearly 300 MWh of energy delivered to date — equivalent to powering close to one million electric vehicle miles. Easter Sunday 2025 marked a record day on the network, with 2.75 MWh delivered.
EV chargers will be installed at a further 20 iconic National Trust’s locations in 2025, it said, with new charging sites at Montacute, Packwood, Grey’s Court, Stourhead and Hatchlands. More than 70 further sites are currently in the design stage, it said.
A recent installation at Pont ar Daf in Wales now ranks among the UK’s highest EV chargepoints, it said, located approximately 440m above sea level at the foot of the iconic Pen y Fan.
Most chargers will be AC destination chargers, RAW said, allowing visitors to charge for half a day or more. But DC rapid charging hubs will also be made available at a small number of National Trust places, where the visit time is shorter than standard, or if the location is convenient for drivers to charge during a short break from longer journeys.
Stourhead in Wiltshire is expected to be the first National Trust site with DC rapid charging bays later this year. Once complete, the rollout is expected to be one of RAW’s largest, investing up to £12 million in the project.
Jason Simpson, CEO, RAW Charging, said:
“This collaboration marks a significant step towards a sustainable future, and we are proud to contribute to the National Trust’s vision of a climate-positive future. With 162 EV charging bays already installed and many more to come, we are excited to see the positive impact this will have on both the environment and the visitor experience.”
Patrick Begg, Outdoors and Natural Resources Director, National Trust, said:
“As we celebrate our 130th anniversary, this initiative aligns perfectly with our commitment to restore nature, ensure equal access to beauty and history, and inspire more people to care for our natural and cultural heritage. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this collaboration will have on both the environment and our visitors.”
Image courtesy of RAW Charging
