EV Road Trips made easier with InstaVolt

Have you noticed more EVs on the road recently? It’s no surprise, as electric vehicle adoption continues to go from strength to strength across the UK, with more drivers confidently making the switch for both everyday journeys and longer road trips.

We recently met a family of five travelling down to Cornwall who stopped to charge at our Country House Estates site near Exeter in Devon, just one day after picking up their very first EV. For them, the experience was all about simplicity and reassurance. Conveniently located just off the A30, the site provided the perfect pit stop at exactly the right moment in their journey.

With eight ultra-rapid chargers available, they were able to plug in, take a short break and get back on the road quickly. Having access to refreshments made it easy to pause and recharge, both for the car and themselves. Their feedback was simple: the charging experience was quick and easy to use. That’s exactly how EV charging should feel, whether it’s your first time or your hundredth.

Experiences like this reflect how EV charging is becoming a natural part of the journey. With over 3,000 chargers across the UK, InstaVolt’s network is designed to keep drivers moving, with many locations positioned near familiar favourites such as Starbucks, Costa Coffee and Greggs. This means drivers can seamlessly combine charging with a coffee break or a quick bite to eat before continuing their journey.

For those travelling early in the morning or later in the evening, off-peak charging offers even greater value, with rates available at just 60p per kWh between 8pm and 7am. Combined with the ease of using the InstaVolt app to find nearby chargers and plan ahead, drivers can travel with confidence knowing a reliable charge point is never far away.

As more drivers make the transition to electric vehicles, it’s clear that charging is becoming an integrated and effortless part of modern travel, helping people take a moment to pause, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.