Overview
- Northgate Vehicle Hire published a consumer ranking of motorway services using measures covering EV charging, facilities, parking costs, green space and hotel ratings.
- Exeter on the M5 took first place with 56 electric vehicle chargers, 13 food and drink outlets and two hours of free parking, earning an overall score of 71.67.
- Newport Pagnell Southbound ranked second and Fleet third; Fleet reports 26 rapid chargers, 16 outlets and a charity-backed bright yellow piano on site.
- Wetherby and Cambridge placed fourth and fifth, with Cobham, South Mimms, Ferrybridge, Reading Westbound and Scotch Corner completing the top 10.
- Data sources included Motorway Services Online, Zapmap and Google Maps, and Northgate said well-equipped stops make a meaningful difference for drivers who spend long hours on the road.