A new road trip route through the Lake District has been specifically designed for motorists behind the wheel of an electric vehicle.
It’s called the ‘Lake District EV Trail’, and it has been created by Cumbria Tourism in association with a group called the ‘Low Carbon Lake District Project’, which is led by the Lake District National Park Authority.
The EV Trail is a 74 mile route that takes in hot-spots like Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere, Keswick, Whinlatter and Honister, Ullswater and Penrith.
You can download a step-by-step route map via the official website.
Crucially, the EV Trail also pinpoints precisely where the electric vehicle charging points are along the way - such as the one at the Lake District National Park car park at Glenridding - while also highlighting where the 50 kW rapid chargers can be found.
A spokesperson for the scheme said: “Experiencing the numerous attractions on the route is best done over a few days or even a week, allowing the most sustainable enjoyment of the area’s lakes, forests, mountains, castles and other historical locations, and of course the many venues for lovers of food and drink. Accommodation options in the area cater for all tastes and budgets, ranging from hotels to pubs, B&Bs and campsites. In addition to driving the EV Trail with zero tailpipe emissions and so contributing to cleaner air in the region, there are also many sections of the EV Trail that can be completed on foot, by bike, or by public transport including boats!”
The EV Trail includes charge points that have been funded by the Low Carbon Lake District Project, with support from the European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
An additional 900 new charge points are due to be installed in the Lakes thanks to funding from the Department for Transport’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) grant.
You can lease an electric vehicle with Select Car Leasing. One of the most affordable models is the Peugeot e-208 hatchback (below), which has a range of around 217 miles between charges and which can be yours to enjoy from £268 per month*.
*Prices include VAT. Credit is Subject to Status, Ts and Cs and Arrangement Fees apply. Excess mileage may apply. Stock levels and prices correct as of 01/06/23.
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