Ionity has opened its largest EV high-power charging site in the UK at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel off the M25 near the Dartford Bridge.
The hotel is located at Junction 1a, and its new hub consisting of ultra-rapid 350kW chargers means drivers of any EV can charge from 10% to 80% in under 15 minutes.
These are all powered exclusively by 100% renewable energy, sourced from wind, solar, or hydroelectric power.
Hotel guests and other long-term visitors can also use the amenities on site, including restaurants, an indoor pool, fitness centre and spa.
It is the first of six DoubleTree by Hilton locations – the others being in Newbury, Coventry, Bristol, Edinburgh and Glasgow – where a total of 104 public rapid chargers will be deployed.
Peter Stack, CEO of Klarent Hospitality, a Henderson Park owned company said, “Partnering with Ionity is a huge step towards guaranteeing cutting-edge EV charging right across our DoubleTree by Hilton portfolio and opens up new revenue streams for us.
“It’s crucial for us to futureproof our hotels against both the evolving needs of travellers and hotel guests, and our short and long-term sustainability commitments; this agreement delivers both.”
Andreas Atkins, Country Manager UK & Ireland at Ionity, said, “It’s essential for travellers all across the UK to have access to high-quality charging infrastructure if we’re going to keep accelerating the transition to electric mobility.
“Through partnerships like this that expand our ultra-rapid charging network, we can make long-distance EV travel more accessible, convenient, and reliable for all drivers – whether they are hotel guests, business travellers, or fleet operators.”
