Example of a charging station that will be installed in England
Over the next few months, electric car chargers will be installed in service areas owned by the Welcome Break chain and located along British motorways
Within 18 months all 27 service areas in the country that are owned by the Welcome Break chain will boast a spot for electric vehicle owners to top up or fully recharge using either the fast charge (32A supply), or the slower supply (13A) for an overnight charge if staying at the nearby hotel. Dale Vince, CEO of Ecotricity, argued that this is a major step toward more widespread acceptance: