A new ultra-rapid charging hub has opened just off the A1, providing a quick charging boost for up to eight electric cars at any one time.
Fastned, the European fast-charging company. has launched the hub at the Forrest Park, Newton Aycliffe services.
The site is located just north of Darlington, near the Aycliffe interchange which joins with the A167 on the outskirts of Newton Aycliffe. It will have the capacity to expand to ten charging bays as demand increases.
It will give existing, and future, EV drivers travelling to and from the North East and around County Durham, up to 300 miles of range in 20 minutes powered by 100% renewable energy.
