Instavolt has opened its largest ultra-rapid charging ‘Superhub’ in Winchester, offering renewable charging for nearly 50 vehicles simultaneously.
The new facility – located near the A34 and close to junction 9 of the M3 – is Instavolt’s first to be fully powered by renewable energy. It features 44 160kW chargers and incorporates an on-site solar farm with battery storage technology.
The solar installation includes 870 panels, while the site operates on a mixed energy system of solar, renewable grid power, and a 4MWh battery storage system that optimizes renewable energy deployment.
This Winchester location continues the UK’s strong start to 2025 for public EV charging infrastructure. According to ZapMap data released earlier this month, the UK now has over 75,000 public charging devices nationwide – representing a 32% increase from 2024.
“The Winchester Superhub isn’t just a charging hub – it’s a flagship site that sets a new standard for ultra-rapid EV charging,” said Instavolt CEO, Delvin Lane. “As our largest and most advanced site to date, it delivers industry-leading reliability at an unprecedented scale, ensuring drivers can charge quickly and with confidence.
“This site is also a milestone in innovation, marking our first-ever location where we are generating our own renewable energy – pushing the boundaries of sustainability and self-sufficiency in EV charging.
“Above all, we are redefining what EV drivers can expect when they charge – seamless, ultra-rapid, and future-proofed charging that makes the switch to electric easier, faster, and more accessible than ever before.”
The facility includes several practical amenities for different vehicle types. These include drive-through bays for larger vehicles and those towing, extended van bays, and dedicated accessible charging spaces.
For customer comfort, the site houses a Starbucks, round-the-clock bathroom facilities, and a play park.
Despite progress in charging infrastructure, the Public Affairs Committee reports that while the UK remains on track to meet its target of 300,000 public chargers by 2030, geographic distribution remains uneven. A report from the UK’s spending watchdog indicates that 43% of all public chargers are concentrated in London.
