RAW Charging has announced the unveiling of a new EV charging hub at Stourhead, a National Trust’s estate near Mere, Wiltshire, off the A303. This installation ensures members and visitors can enjoy the landscape gardens, historic Palladian house, and surrounding parkland while conveniently charging their EVs.
The new Stourhead charging hub features 8 AC and 8 ultra-rapid DC (150-300kW) charge points across 16 EV charging bays, and is powered by 100% renewable energy, supporting the National Trust’s sustainability goals.
In 2025, the National Trust celebrates its 130th anniversary. To mark this, the National Trust is leading the UK in its fight against climate change and has committed to several actions: restoring nature by creating 250,000 hectares of thriving, nature-rich land by 2035; ensuring equal access to nature, beauty and history; inspiring more people to care for nature and heritage; and adapting to a changing world. Nearly 300 MWh of energy have now been delivered across the National Trust network - equivalent to powering close to one million EV miles - with Easter Sunday 2025 marking a record day, as 2.75 MWh were delivered.
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The new hub is part of a broader collaboration between RAW Charging and the National Trust, Europe’s largest conservation charity, to decarbonise UK transport and support sustainability across iconic heritage sites. Since 2023, RAW and the National Trust have worked together to install EV charging infrastructure at 19 National Trust properties, with 162 charging bays already in place. In 2025, another 19 sites will receive chargers, including Mottisfont and Sissinghurst Castle Garden, and 74 additional locations are in the design phase.
Jason Simpson, CEO of RAW Charging, said:
“We’re pleased to be working with the National Trust in our shared mission to make transport cleaner and greener. Stourhead is a great example of what this partnership can achieve, combining a much-loved visitor destination with a well-placed stop for drivers on the A303. By installing ultra-rapid EV charging here, we’re helping to make sustainable travel more practical and accessible, while supporting the Trust’s wider environmental goals. With over 160 bays already delivered and more on the way, it’s encouraging to see the positive impact this infrastructure is starting to have.”
Users of the Zapmap app and web map can find and view the live status of all RAW Charging charge points at any time thanks to a live data partnership - find out if a charge point is available, busy or broken before you even set off on your journey.
Philip Niemand, General Manager at Stourhead & Mompesson Estate said:
“EV drivers will notice a new ultra-rapid RAW Hub appearing on their Southwest charging map, as Stourhead becomes the first National Trust property to offer ultra-rapid charging. Conveniently located near the A303, this landmark installation makes sustainable travel even easier for EV drivers heading to the South West.”
