Rapid EV charging hub opens at Cartmel Racecourse in Cumbria

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 12:00 · Archive

A new rapid electric vehicle charging hub with six bays has opened at Cartmel Racecourse in Cumbria, operated by Zapgo.

A new rapid electric vehicle charging hub has opened at Cartmel Racecourse in Cumbria. The facility, operated by Zapgo, features three rapid chargers across six bays, offering fast charging for up to six vehicles at once. The site is open year-round except on race and selected event days when access is restricted.

Each charging bay is designed to be accessible and user-friendly, with turning circles for wheelchair users and contactless card payment options. Drivers can explore nearby attractions whilst charging, with Cartmel Village and the 12th-century Cartmel Priory just a five-minute walk away. The location also serves as a gateway for visitors heading to other popular destinations, including Holker Hall and Gardens, Morecambe Bay, Lake Windermere and the Lake District fells.

Neil Mahapatra, CEO of Zapgo, said the hub will 'empower local residents and communities in Cumbria to make the move to EVs, boosting confidence for drivers visiting the area and supporting the local economy'. Geraldine McKay, director of racing at Cartmel Racecourse, added that the site will 'support the local community' and 'ensure that Cartmel and its communities are now wired up and well equipped to benefit from the UK's EV transition'. To mark the launch, Zapgo is offering an introductory rate of 50p per kWh for the first week of operation. More than 1,800 electric vehicles are registered in Cumbria, with demand for public charging infrastructure continuing to rise.

How it is being reported

• New rapid EV charging hub opens at Cartmel Racecourse with six baysA new rapid electric vehicle charging hub has opened to boost EV infrastructure in Cumbria.Westmorland Gazette · 12 Oct, 11:34
• New rapid EV charging hub opens at Cartmel Racecourse with six baysA new rapid electric vehicle charging hub has opened to boost EV infrastructure in Cumbria.NW Evening Mail · 12 Oct, 11:34

In this story: Zapgo · Cartmel Racecourse · Cumbria · Neil Mahapatra · Geraldine McKay · Lake District

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