Raw Charging has opened a new EV charging hub at Stourhead, one of the National Trust’s most cherished estates.

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Located near Mere in Wiltshire, off the A303, Stourhead becomes the first National Trust property to offer ultra-rapid charging, ensuring members and visitors can enjoy the breathtaking estate while conveniently charging their EVs.

The site includes 16 EV charging bays, comprising eight AC devices and eight ultra-rapid DC chargers with 150 to 300kW. Located at Stourhead’s main car park, it’s powered by 100% renewable energy, supporting the National Trust’s sustainability goals.

The site is the perfect stop for holidaymakers heading to Cornwall and the South West during peak summer travel. The A303 is one of the UK’s most well-known holiday routes and the new hub will help EV drivers make their long journeys more convenient while enjoying a break in one of England’s most scenic locations.

The new charging facility is part of a broader collaboration between Raw Charging and the National Trust. Since 2023, the partners have worked together to install EV charging infrastructure at 19 National Trust properties, with 162 charging bays already in place.

In 2025, another 19 sites will receive chargers, including Mottisfont and Sissinghurst Castle Garden, and 74 additional locations are in the design phase.

Jason Simpson, CEO of RAW Charging, said: “Stourhead is a great example of what this partnership can achieve – combining a much-loved visitor destination with a well-placed stop for drivers on the A303. By installing ultra-rapid EV charging here, we’re helping to make sustainable travel more practical and accessible, while supporting the Trust’s wider environmental goals. With over 160 bays already delivered and more on the way, it’s encouraging to see the positive impact this infrastructure is starting to have.”

Philip Niemand, general manager at Stourhead and Mompesson Estate, said: “EV drivers will notice a new ultra-rapid Raw Hub appearing on their south west charging map, as Stourhead becomes the first National Trust property to offer ultra-rapid charging. Conveniently located near the A303, this landmark installation makes sustainable travel even easier for EV drivers heading to the South West.”