Ionity has opened two ultra-rapid charging stations in the Scottish Highlands, according to the operator, marking a significant expansion of high-powered charging infrastructure in the region.
The new locations in Fort William and Inverness bring Ionity’s Scottish network to 12 stations – stretching from Inverness in the north to Gretna on the English border.
Strategic Highland Locations
Fort William’s station sits just 10 miles from Ben Nevis and the broader Nevis range. The Inverness location positions itself near the starting point of the North Coast 500 driving route.
Both sites feature six charging units capable of delivering up to 400kW power output.
Compatible vehicles like the BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60 can add 200 miles of range in 10 minutes at these stations.
Andreas Atkins, Ionity’s country manager for UK and Ireland, said the expansion marks an important milestone.
“The opening of our eleventh and twelfth sites in Scotland marks an important milestone in expanding high-powered charging across the Highlands,” Atkins announced. “By strengthening our network in key locations such as Fort William and Inverness, we are helping make electric travel across the UK more convenient and reliable for both residents and visitors.”
The operator says the locations will support sustainable travel for residents and tourists visiting the region’s outdoor activities and scenic routes.
Educational Partnership
Ionity invited pupils from nearby Inshes Primary School to visit the new Inverness station. The operator hopes the location will raise awareness of modern energy infrastructure among local students.
Meg Snedden, head teacher at Inshes Primary School, described the charging hub as a valuable learning opportunity.
“Having such an important renewable energy project right beside our school has created a valuable real-world learning opportunity for our pupils,” Snedden commented. “Making sustainable travel a reality within their local community is so important in normalising the technology for younger generations.”
The children have been studying renewable energy and sustainability in class.
Snedden added that seeing electric vehicle charging in practice helped bring classroom learning to life. The students spoke with Ionity’s team about how the charging hub operates.
The Scottish Highlands expansion continues Ionity’s broader UK infrastructure development – connecting remote regions with high-powered charging capabilities that support longer-distance electric vehicle travel.
