Dartmoor National Park gets EV chargers

Five twin EV chargers in three car parks at the United Kingdom’s Dartmoor National Park will support zero emission journeys for tourists and local communities, says BMW UK.

The new EV chargers were funded by BMW UK as part of its Recharge in Nature partnership with National Parks UK and can charge two EVs simultaneously.

About 33 chargers have been installed in national parks across the UK under the Recharge in Nature project, with chargers in all 15 parks due for completion before the end of the three-year partnership which started in 2022.

More than 100 million UK national park visits are recorded annually, 93% made by car – so enhancing the EV charging network at them is vital, says BMW UK.

Through the partnership, BMW UK is also supporting its youth in nature programme, where Dartmoor National Park is working to nurture young people’s awareness and enjoyment of nature.

“Dartmoor National Park is home to 36,000 people, alongside the millions of visitors that come to enjoy the park every year,” says recreation, access and estates head Andrew Watson.

“Working with National Parks Partnerships, BMW and PodPoint to install these new electric charging points is about ensuring we can provide choice and encourage lower emission travel options.”

BMW UK corporate communications director Graham Biggs says Dartmoor park visitors can now take their electric cars to the park with greater confidence.

It also increases the EV charging capacity of the area for those living or working in the park, he explains.

The BMW Group has set clear CO2 reduction targets across the lifecycle of every vehicle and is constantly seeking new ways to cut emissions.

By 2030, the CO2 emissions per vehicle will be at least halved from 2019 levels, it says.

Click here for more information on BMW’s Recharge in Nature or here for UK National Parks.