Chargepoint operator InstaVolt is set to open one of the UK’s largest and most advanced ultra-rapid hubs in Winchester this spring.
Located close to the A34 and M3, it will feature 44 ultra-rapid chargers capable of delivering up to 160kW, making both long-distance and local EV travel easier and more convenient.
Sustainability is at the heart of the project, with the Superhub serving as InstaVolt’s first site with an on-site solar farm as 870 solar panels generating renewable energy to power the chargers via advanced battery storage.
It reduces reliance on the national grid, providing a cleaner, more cost-efficient charging, and will also prevent 94.66 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.
The Superhub has already supported jobs during construction and will create local employment going forward, with 14 new jobs being created at the on-site Starbucks café.
As part of InstaVolt’s commitment to biodiversity, the site includes wildflower planting to attract pollinators, bat boxes, and log piles to support insect populations.
Ahead of the official opening in the spring, Winchester MP Danny Chambers and Martin Tod, the leader of Winchester City Council and were given an exclusive tour of the development by InstaVolt’s CEO Delvin Lane and COO Matthew Tunstall. The politicians said they were “hugely impressed” at the site as work enters its final phase.
Danny Chambers, MP for Winchester, said:
“Anything that makes the transition to driving electric vehicles easier is vital for both the environment and our economy.
“I was particularly impressed by the integration between solar energy and EV charging which is a huge step towards true sustainability.”
Winchester City Council Leader Martin Tod said:
“It shows how businesses and local government can work to build a greener future while creating jobs and supporting sustainable transport.”
“It brings our ambitions to life and provides a fantastic, cutting-edge facility right on our doorstep that both local residents and visitors can use.”
Delvin Lane, InstaVolt’s CEO added:
“The Superhub represents a major milestone for EV infrastructure in the UK and I was delighted to welcome Danny and Martin to see first-hand the progress we’re making here.
“Their support is crucial as want our superhub to be an important part of the community. We’re proud to be supporting the local economy while making driving EVs much more accessible.
“Our Winchester superhub is setting the standard for how EV charging hubs should be across the UK —fast, accessible, and powered by renewable energy.”
Image courtesy of InstaVolt
