High-powered charging (HPC) specialist Ionity has opened two new electric vehicle charging sites in the Scottish Highlands.
The sites are located near Fort William, less than ten miles from Ben Nevis, and at Inshes in Inverness next to Inshes Primary School.
The Fort William site marks Ionity’s twelfth charging location in Scotland, with the eleventh site located in Inverness opening only two weeks prior. It also also aligns with the Scottish Government’s stated intentions to develop high-powered EV infrastructure across key locations in the country.
The new sites are positioned to support drivers travelling through the Highlands, offering reliable, high-powered charging of up to 400 kW close to major tourist routes and natural landmarks, the firm said.
The Fort William site’s proximity to Ben Nevis “enables visitors to explore the region with confidence in electric vehicles”, it said.
The Inverness site aims to support local commuters while helping raise awareness among young students of the infrastructure powering the future of sustainable travel in the Highlands.
Meg Snedden, Head Teacher at Inshes Primary School, said:
“Having such an important renewable energy project right beside our school has created a valuable real-world learning opportunity for our pupils. Making sustainable travel a reality within their local community is so important in normalising the technology for younger generations.
“The children appreciated the opportunity to speak with the Ionity team and learn more about the new charging hub. They have been learning about renewable energy and exploring sustainability in class, so being able to see how electric vehicle charging works in practice has helped bring that learning to life.”
Andreas Atkins, Country Manager for UK and Ireland at Ionity, said:
“The opening of our eleventh and twelfth sites in Scotland marks an important milestone in expanding high-powered charging across the Highlands.
“By strengthening our network in key locations such as Fort William and Inverness, we are helping make electric travel across the UK more convenient and reliable for both residents and visitors.”
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