EV-friendly road trips

The Atlantic Highway is a route that begins in Somerset, taking you through Devon and Cornwall. The route is roughly 250 miles long, with a variety of tourist attractions and accommodation options at varying points of the journey. Some of the popular stops include Exmoor National Park, Land’s End and the surf town, Newquay, with plenty of charming villages along the way. There are a huge amount of charge points following the route, so minimal detours will be required for recharging purposes.

This route spans roughly 100 miles of Norfolk countryside, starting in Norwich and taking you through Cromer, Wells, Burnham Market (and more!) before ending in Kings Lynn. You can pick and choose where you want to stop and explore and where you want to stay for the night. The charge points on this route are significantly fewer than the Atlantic Highway, but are still more than suitable to accommodate an EV travelling this distance. Most EVs can complete this route on a single charge, but it’s nice to know that charging opportunities are available if you do need them.

This incredible route takes you coast to coast in Wales, starting at the South in Cardiff and ending at the North in Conwy. Roughly 180 miles long, this route partly hugs the coastline but also takes you through bustling cities, past two national parks and a variety of rural pubs. This is the ideal road trip for anybody wanting to experience Wales, with a range of adventurous activities to stop at along the way, or a wealth of historic culture to experience – whichever suits you best! With plenty of charge points following the route, EV drivers can enjoy what Wales has to offer without range anxiety.

Dubbed the ‘Scottish Route 66’, North Coast 500 is just over 500 miles of stunning coastal scenery. It starts and ends in Inverness, taking you for a full loop of the Scottish Highlands. From active adventures to historical sights and local produce and distilleries, there are activities to suit all. North Coast 500 is a very popular road trip route, so there are a variety of accommodation options available throughout the entire route. To top it all off, there are charge points dotted across the route, making it suitable for EV drivers.