The EV Holiday Hotspot Index, developed by GRIDSERVE, has been published.
With just one in 10 of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions currently offering on-site EV charging, the EV Holiday Hotspot Index provides a ranking of the top 10 UK tourist attractions that have reliable charging infrastructure nearby for EV owners.
To create the index, the most popular tourist attractions were analysed and ranked, based on the proximity to a GRIDSERVE Electric Super Hub or Electric Forecourt. It also considered the number of DC connectors available per visitor, the number of AC chargers per visitor – that support longer dwell charging at stops such as supermarkets and shopping centres – plus the availability of EV charging at nearby hotels, B&Bs, caravan parks and other accommodation.
An overall top 10 list of EV-friendly tourist attractions was created, as well as a top five list for each region of the UK, providing an overview of the best destinations in the East Midlands, East of England, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, and Yorkshire & Humber.
The top EV-friendly tourist attractions are:
- Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
- Midlands Arts Centre
- Durham Cathedral
- Hampton Court Palace
- Eden Project
- National Railway Museum
- Pugneys Country Park
- Millennium Gallery
- The Bodleian Library
- Stonehenge
Laura Hardy, Chief Communications Officer of GRIDSERVE, said:
With the UK’s fascinating history and immense natural beauty, it’s no wonder staycations are the go-to option for over half of Brits. However, we know that limited public transport and nervousness around EV charging options can be a challenge for some visitors, particularly those looking to travel more sustainably. That’s why our EV Holiday Hotspot Index is so important. It’s designed to help drivers make informed decisions and increase confidence in EV travel across the UK.
The index will enable drivers to pinpoint their perfect staycation and cut emissions along the way. It is a truly fantastic resource that will continually update as we expand our UK-wide network of High Power EV chargers at the speed and scale that is needed to help move the needle on climate change.
The company plans to release an updated EV Holiday Hotspot Index biannually to keep drivers updated on the best places to staycation in an EV every year.
