EVC, who operates a nationwide charging network in the UK, will be installing well over 100 fast and rapid (22-150kW) charge points across The Jockey Club’s venues. Chargers were recently installed at four racecourses including Epsom Downs, Haydock Park, Exeter and Newmarket Rowley Mile and the remaining 10 venues will see EV chargers installed before the end of 2024. Sandown Park Racecourse in Surrey is set to have the highest number, with 42 charging bays to become available as demand increases.
As each course is unique, EVC will be working with The Jockey Club to provide bespoke installations that meet varying requirements and capabilities, to provide both staff and visitors with convenient EV charging onsite. Of the 169 charge points to be installed, 91 will be active sockets, with 78 passive sockets enabling additional chargers to be easily fitted as demand grows.
Each of the venues will have a different charging tariff, with reduced rates available via the EVC Plus app. As well as flexible payment options, the app also allows drivers to track charging sessions, access in-depth charging analysis and remotely stop their charge.
EVC will be installing the charge points at The Jockey Club’s race venues on a fully funded basis, carrying out the installation and covering the ongoing management and maintenance of the chargers at zero cost to the Club.
The new partnership aims to future-proof The Jockey Club’s portfolio of racecourses which include some of Britain’s most famous sporting venues and to support their commitment to be carbon neutral by 2027.
In February 2023, EVC announced that it had secured a £165 million investment from Denham Sustainable Infrastructure, an arm of global energy transition investment firm, Denham Capital, to accelerate its ambition to deliver up to 100,000 EV charge points across the UK. To date, the funding has enabled the installation and securing of 1000’s of charging points across ‘destinations’ including hospitality, leisure and retail venues, workplaces and multi-dwelling residential units.
