ELECTRIC vehicle drivers can now charge their vehicle at a Liphook service station.

ChargePoint Services and East Hampshire District Council have joined forces to provide the rapid charging facilities at one of Hampshire’s major motoring service stations – the Liphook (North) Services, situated just south of the Hindhead Tunnel on the A3.

A GeniePoint Rapid Charger has been installed at the northbound services which will provide vital recharging to drivers heading up from the south coast towards the M25 and other major link roads.

The state-of-the-art, tri-connector Rapid Charger can charge all vehicle types in as little as 20 minutes, both plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles can charge simultaneously.

ChargePoint Services managing director Alex Bamberg said: “The installation of a GeniePoint Rapid Charger at Liphook will make a fundamental difference to drivers using the A3.

“Being the only rapid charger on this road, it will provide a critical service and link from the south coast to London, opening up the road to all electric vehicle commuters, delivery drivers, taxis and fleet vehicles.”

The charger becomes part of the GeniePoint Network, which is the fastest expanding reliable rapid charging network across the UK. It is the largest rapid charging network in Hampshire with other chargers located at Fareham, Winchester, Romsey, Ringwood and Thruxton, as well as Newport in the Isle of Wight.

East Hampshire District Council member for Bramshott and Liphook, and portfolio holder for planning Cllr Angela Glass said: “East Hampshire District Council promotes sustainable transport, including the switch to electric vehicles.

“The council’s energy strategy promotes a low-carbon, economically vibrant future, and I am delighted with the commissioning of a 48kW charger for our site on the A3.

“The specification is aimed at future proofing the electric vehicle (EV) charging network in East Hampshire.

“EV users will find chargers in convenient locations across East Hampshire as the network grows, and this will help more people to switch to electric vehicles. Residents, visitors and businesses will all benefit as a result.”