EV drivers choose the Lake District as a Top EV Road-Trip destination this Summer

  Posted by: electime      14th August 2025

The Lake District has been chosen in a recent poll by InstaVolt as the UK’s favourite EV road trip destination, the country’s largest ultra-rapid EV charging network.

With the summer holidays in full swing and more electric vehicles on the road than ever before, InstaVolt has revealed that the Lake District has topped the list of popular destinations for EV drivers in a recent online social media poll for summer fun!

The Lake District came out on top of the responses when asked where drivers were heading to this summer with 30 per cent, ahead of other iconic UK staycation spots like Cornwall, Wales and Devon.

To support the growing number of EV tourists in the region, InstaVolt recently opened a new charging hub in Windermere, with 12 ultra-rapid chargers located next to Booths supermarket. The site enables drivers to top up while enjoying convenient amenities including food, parking and restrooms.

This initiative is part of InstaVolt’s wider EVeryone, EVerywhere campaign, which aims to make EV travel across the UK more accessible and enjoyable. The company now operates over 2,000 chargers nationwide, with a focus on placing chargers in underserved or high-demand areas – including national parks and popular tourist routes.

Delvin Lane, CEO of InstaVolt, said: “The Lake District is a jewel in the UK’s tourism crown, and we’re proud to be supporting sustainable travel in the region. As more people choose electric for their road trips, we’re committed to ensuring drivers can recharge quickly, comfortably and reliably – wherever the journey takes them.

”InstaVolt’s expansion in areas like the Lake District is designed with sustainability and rural sensitivity in mind. By integrating chargers into existing commercial locations such as supermarkets and service areas, the company aims to minimize environmental disruption while boosting local infrastructure and tourism.”

The InstaVolt app also helps drivers locate chargers based on their specific needs – including accessible bays and family amenities, plus enjoy off-peak charging rates available between 10pm and 6am, offering additional value for cost-conscious travellers.

EV drivers are encouraged to share their summer stops using the hashtags #EVeryone and #EVerywhere.