Electric vehicle (EV) charging

One of the country’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs is set to built near Winchester.

The facility, proposed by Instavolt, would provide 33 ultra-fast charging bays for electric cars, 24 hours a day, at a site off the A34.

The company said it would allow drivers to “stop and charge at their convenience”.

It was approved by Winchester City Council despite planners raising concerns about its visual impact.

The facility, described as a “super hub”, will be built on agricultural land near Three Maids Hill Roundabout near Littleton, north of the city.

It will house a total of 44 ultra-rapid 150kw charging stations, including points for large vans and caravans as well as a restaurant and outdoor play area.

Lily Coles, hub development director of Basingstoke-based Instavolt, welcomed the decision, describing the facility as “completely game changing”.

“People won’t have to have that ‘charge anxiety’, or have to queue. People will have a quick, easy and convenient charge.

“A lot like having petrol stations across the whole of the countryside, this is exactly the same operational requirement to meet our carbon zero targets.”

The council’s planning committee unanimously backed the proposals at a meeting on Tuesday.

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