New electric vehicle (EV) charging bays open at Giant’s Causeway
Visitors to the Giant’s Causeway can now charge their electric vehicles while exploring one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic landmarks after the launch of four new EV charging bays at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Installed through the National Trust’s partnership with RAW Charging, the addition supports efforts to make lower-carbon travel to the site more practical, while also supporting more sustainable travel.
The new AC charging bays are engineered to meet the National Trust’s ‘Everyone Welcome’ standards.
This project is a vital component of the National Trust’s wider commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of visitor travel.
Following the successful rollout at other heritage locations, this installation is part of a broader programme that will see over 300 additional bays energised in the coming months across the UK.
The bays feature a user-first design with protection bollards spaced wider to ensure interfaces are easy to reach for all visitors.
Drivers can access the points via the ChargePoint App or simple contactless payment.
Jason Simpson, CEO of RAW Charging said: “The Giant’s Causeway is yet another popular destination where we’re proud to introduce best-in-class EV infrastructure. This investment goes beyond infrastructure; it is about connecting amazing places and supporting the UK’s transition to cleaner, greener transport. Expanding charging across more locations is an important step in making sustainable travel easier and more accessible for EV motorists.
“It is equally important that this essential infrastructure is delivered in a way that is sensitive to the unique character of each site. That way, EV owners can enjoy the convenience of modern charging facilities without compromising the scenic environment they have purposely come to experience.”