With staycations now in demand more than ever, people are looking to recharge their batteries in beautiful locations around the country – and in more ways than one.
With sustainability becoming more important than ever, people will want to take their electric vehicles on road trips to even the most remote parts of the UK. To help, Direct Line say they are stepping in and installing one of the most remote electric vehicle charging points in the UK, to help give drivers peace of mind in time for the summer staycation period.
To give electric vehicle owners more confidence about holidays in even the most remote areas of Scotland, the insurer is installing a charger at the Aultguish Inn, on a remote part of the NC500.
Found at the idyllic location at Garve, the hotel is currently miles from a petrol station or another EV charger.
One of the most popular staycation routes in the UK, it'll give EV drivers the chance to enjoy the breathtaking road trip.
Speaking about the EV charger installation, Ian Exworth, head of Direct Line electric vehicle insurance said: “Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, but people still have concerns over accessing the whole of the UK.
"It is our job to help reassure people that they do not have to be anxious about driving electric, even to incredibly remote locations. We want to help bust myths and give people peace of mind on the roads this summer. It’s time to make electric easy for all drivers to have and understand."
He added that with the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to be banned from 2030, Direct Line is committed to make switching to electric cars easier than ever for consumers. In line with this, last year the insurer launched its free Zoom EV bundles, which include discounts on home and public charging and discounts on parking.
Owner of Aultguish Inn, Dragos Floria, added: “We often find our guests asking for the whereabouts of the nearest charging point during their stay because they’re worried about running out of battery. That’s why we’re absolutely delighted that Direct Line got in touch with us to install a wilderness charging point.
"We hope it will encourage even more guests to explore the idyllic Scottish Highlands. The Inn has provided a stopping post for all travellers on the road from Inverness to the north west of Scotland and the Outer Hebrides for hundreds of years. With an EV charger we will be all set to let the next generation of travellers explore the wonders of Scotland."
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