Electric cars are far more commonplace in the UK than ever before. While some criticism has been levelled at charging infrastructure, it has expanded at an impressive rate and now there are plenty of great places to stop and top-up. With many drivers heading out onto the roads this summer – among them many EV owners – we’ve got some info from Lexus regarding some of the top places to take a break while recharging.
What could be nicer than stopping off at a countryside farm shop while your EV recharges? That’s the case with Strawberry Fields Farm shop near Lifton, placed close to the A30 – one of the main arteries to Cornwall. Here, you’ll find a full farm shop and restaurant as well as ‘pick your own’ strawberry fields during the summer. Handily, it also has two charging points.
If you’ve got little ones in tow, then the Stockwood Discovery Centre could be a great place to make a pit stop. It’s got plenty of wide open spaces for running around, while a cafe is there to help keep hunger at bay. You’ll also find a 17th-century garden and the largest carriage collection in Europe.
You’ll also find two electric vehicle chargers with four connectors handily located in the car park so you can get those batteries topped up. The centre is also free to enter. The Wimpole Estate, which is owned and operated by the National Trust, has a huge amount of beautiful parkland to explore, alongside the Old Rectory restaurant which is great for a food-based break.
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