08 Oct '12, 10pm

Ecotricity expanding clean-energy, fast-charging network with Nissan

Game-changing moment for electric cars 01 October 2012 ŸFast chargers now available at motorway services on M25/A1, M40 and M42 Recharge an electric car in approximately 30 minutes Free-to-use for all EV drivers In a game-changing moment in making electric cars a practical choice for motorists, Nissan has opened its first fast-charge points at strategic locations on Ecotricity's 'Electric Highway' motorway charging network. It means electric cars will be able to re-charge between London and Birmingham from empty to 80% full in approximately half an hour. The easy-to-use chargers are situated in designated parking bays at Welcome Break motorway services in South Mimms (M25/A1), Oxford (M40) and Hopwood Park (M42). And at a time when petrol prices are spiralling upwards, the charging won't just be convenient – it will be free too! Unlike fuelling a conventional car, EVs can ...

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