Public ultra-rapid EV charging network InstaVolt is set to begin construction on one of the UK’s first ever motorway services featuring on-site battery storage directly connected to its chargers.
The project at Welcome Break Corley Services on the M6 will mark a milestone in the development of ultra-rapid EV charging infrastructure in the UK with two large battery storage units being installed on either side of the motorway.
The system will store electricity on-site and distribute it directly to the chargers, allowing for a smaller grid connection, and ensuring consistent ultra-rapid charging performance even during periods of high demand.
Saving on standing and capacity charges, it supports InstaVolt’s off peak charging rate of 60p per kWh between the hours of 8pm to 7am.
An additional 12 batteries are due to be installed across the InstaVolt network over the coming weeks with its next battery sites in North Wales and Eastbourne.
In addition to the battery installation, InstaVolt will also upgrade the existing chargers from 62.5kW to 160kW ultra rapid chargers.
The northbound site will feature eight chargers, while the southbound site will provide seven chargers for drivers travelling in the opposite direction.
Delvin Lane, CEO of InstaVolt, said:
“We’re the first to be able to provide this kind of battery storage system on a motorway network. This transformative project represents another important milestone for InstaVolt and for the UK’s public charging infrastructure.
“We’re demonstrating how smart energy management can deliver reliable ultra-rapid charging while reducing pressure on the grid. It’s innovation like this that will help ensure EV charging remains scalable, sustainable, and ready for the next wave of electric vehicles.”
John Diviney, CEO of Welcome Break, said:
“At Welcome Break, we’re proud to be leading the way in transforming motorway services for the future. This development reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering a seamless and reliable EV charging experience for all drivers.”
