Ultra-fast electric vehicle charging facilities and amenities to be established at the A303 location in Wiltshire
The UK's transportation sector is set for a significant boost with the announcement of a new ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub, scheduled to open by late spring 2026. Located just off the A303 in Wiltshire, 10 miles west of Stonehenge, the project is being led by chargepoint operator InstaVolt.
This development promises to be a game-changer, as it will feature a 30-bay charging facility, on-site energy storage, and solar generation. The new facility is expected to address range anxiety, a common concern among EV drivers, by expanding the charging network across the UK.
The charging hub is part of a growing trend toward destination-style hubs along major transport routes. InstaVolt, responsible for the EV charging point on the A303 in Wiltshire, has also secured planning consent and a grid connection for this project.
In addition to the charging facilities, the development will include a cafe and farm shop operated by InstaVolt. These amenities are intended to provide enhanced rest-stop options for drivers on long journeys and residents in surrounding communities.
The future of roads minister Lilian Greenwood recently announced record discounts to make EV ownership more affordable. With EV charging at home costing as low as 2p per mile, equivalent to London to Birmingham for £2.50, these developments are set to make EV travel increasingly attractive and affordable.
For more information about this project and the CiTTi Awards, which recognise achievements and innovations in EV charging infrastructure, visit www.cittiawards.co.uk. The fourth annual CiTTi Awards will take place on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London.
It's worth noting that InstaVolt has introduced new anti-cable cutting theft technology, although further details about this are not provided in the given paragraph. Construction of the new facility is set to begin in August 2025, marking an exciting step forward in the UK's transition to a more sustainable and electric future.
