First EV chargers installed along M8 motorway

eVolt UK has installed the first EV Chargers along the M8 motorway to support EV drivers travelling between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

The two Rapid Chargers from eVolt are being hosted at Maxim Office Park, an extensive commercial and business park, selected by the Energy Saving Trust because of its ideal location between Scotland’s largest two cities.

Maxim has restaurants and on-site catering services for drivers whilst they stop and charge their vehicles.

eVolt has installed two Raption 50kW Rapid Chargers and two eVolve 7kW Chargers in this new hub.

The Rapid Chargers are capable of charging two vehicles simultaneously at full power in approximately 30 minutes.

Maxim is hosting the units to further boost the ChargePlace Scotland network, which now has over 700 live charging units, and also to encourage on-site staff and visitors to consider electric vehicles.

It will be one of only three locations in Scotland to host the top of the range EV chargers.

Craig Ritchie, director at Maxim Office Park, said: “The Rapid Chargers are a great addition to the Park and our prominent location along one of Scotland’s busiest motorways will attract usage from motorists who commute between Edinburgh and Glasgow.”