UK charging network InstaVolt is set to build a 30 ultra-rapid charger hub in Wiltshire on the gateway to the Westcountry, the A303.
The firm has entered a 40-year lease on the site with a large café and farm shop to offer charging to passing traffic and local community.
Using the example of its Winchester Superhub, InstaVolt will be deploying large batteries and solar onsite, which will help to provide periods of discounted charging, such as the 50p per kWh offered at Winchester this summer.
Having already received planning and a grid connection, construction is expected to commence in August 2025, ahead of an opening planned for late spring 2026.
The new hub, 10 miles west of Stonehenge, will support the millions of drivers that use the A303, including communities local to the area.
Part of the UK’s Strategic Road Network, routes such as the A303 have been recently highlighted by the Government, with support from National Highways to install new signage identifying existing EV infrastructure.
The new ultra-rapid charging hub will be located on the Fonthill Estate in Wiltshire. InstaVolt have worked with the estate and its advisors over the last 2 years to develop the superhub plans.
Delvin Lane, CEO of InstaVolt, said:
“Chicklade is the next step in our mission to combine scale, sustainability and convenience.
“With 30 ultra-rapid chargers and an on-site farm shop and café, this peaceful stop will become a vital charging destination along the A303 – a very popular and busy route – powered by the latest in renewable energy innovation.
“As EVs become more accessible and with the private sector committing significant investment, we’re proud to be building the infrastructure that will keep the country moving.”
The Fonthill Estate commented:
“We are delighted to be working with InstaVolt, a genuine innovator and market leader in the net zero mobility sector.
“This partnership represents a long-term, sustainable investment that supports our local community, enhances the regional road network and contributes meaningfully to regeneration and job creation across the area.”
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said:
“Just last week we announced record discounts to help make EV ownership a reality for thousands more people, alongside making it easier to charge at home so more drivers can run their EV for as little as 2p a mile – that’s London to Birmingham for £2.50.
“Today’s chargepoint figures show that alongside lowering upfront costs, we’re also making fantastic progress towards expanding our charging network across the UK, as this latest EV ultra-rapid charging hub by InstaVolt shows. With a new chargepoint added to the network every half an hour, we’re helping put range anxiety firmly in the rear-view mirror.”
