Silverstone, the home of British motor racing, is the latest location to join the plug-in revolution as it gains its first electric vehicle recharging points.
With the help of infrastructure specialists, Arup, Silverstone has installed two of the most advanced EV charging points currently available, one in the public car park adjacent to the main circuit entrance and one outside its new innovation centre – a move that will enable race-goers and business visitors travelling to the venue to replenish their EV batteries free of charge.
Speaking at the unveiling of the new charge points, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Richard Phillips: said: “This is one of the first steps in our plan to become a focal point for showcasing EVs and educating the public about the capabilities of electric cars.
“The introduction of these charging points means that EV drivers within a 60 mile radius of Silverstone can attend some of the premiere events on the racing calendar and should they prove popular we intend to install many more.”
The points, manufactured by Chargemaster, can each support charging for two cars simultaneously – enabling EV drivers from cities including Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Oxford and North London to drive direct to and from the venue for events such as the Grand Prix, Le Mans Series and Moto GP without the need to recharge en route.
Their installation at Silverstone is part of an extension to the successful Plugged in Places bid by Milton Keynes Council and has been funded by South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) which has been championing the roll-out of a charging network across the region.
