GOOGLE search demand for ‘electric vehicles’ spiked this March, which isn’t surprising, with ICE engine fuel prices rising in recent weeks.
Many Brits are likely to be planning a day out in the UK this spring, and doing so in an electric vehicle (EV) could make the trip much more affordable, especially on long journeys.
According to a survey from specialist car discount provider Motorfinity, 87% of people said that EV range was extremely or very important to them. So understanding where the nearest charging point is could be an important part of planning a day out this bank holiday. Using its own EV charging station finding tool, Motorfinity looked at some of the most popular days out to see where was most convenient for people driving an EV.
To create the final ranking, each destination outside of London was rated based on the number of EV charging stations there were within a 5km radius. They also looked at the locations with EV charging points within their own car park, making it even more convenient, as well as the number of rapid chargers in close proximity.
Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock came first due to the large volume of chargers (200+) in close range, giving drivers plenty of choice. However, due to its central location, there’s no dedicated car park connected to the site. Manchester’s The Snow Centre came second, with 120 chargers within 5km but no EV charging available in its car park.
Surrey’s Thorpe Park was next on the list, featuring 90 EV chargers within 5km as well as EV charging stations at its dedicated car park, meaning visitors from across the country can enjoy convenient charging while enjoying a thrill-packed day. Across the country, Stoke-on-Trent’s Alton Towers came 18th on the list, with just seven chargers within 5km, including one rapid charger. However, it does feature EV charging in its hotel car park, perfect for people making a weekend of it.
Surprisingly, Stonehenge has 11 chargers within 5km of it, more than Alton Towers, but doesn’t have EV charging facilities in its car park. York featured prominently in the list, with The Shambles coming fifth, followed by York Castle Museum, York’s Chocolate Story and The National Railway Museum which came sixth.
Of the 38 day out destinations analysed, eight had EV charging stations at their on-site car park. Even Cornwall’s Minack Theatre, which is around 290 miles from London and has the smallest number of EV charging stations within 5km of it, has Type 2 socket charging available in its car park, making it a great choice for families on a South West coastal road trip.
Although Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock has the highest volume of EV charging points within 5km, Manchester’s The Snow Centre has more speedy chargers, with 19% of chargers within that range being CSS type, and 23 available.
Many people switch to an EV due to the cost saving benefit and we’re seeing those who were on the fence now seriously considering making the change as costs around motoring – and at every touchpoint in life – continue to go up.
Daniel Briggs, CEO at Motorfinity
We know that ‘range anxiety’ can be a common concern for people who are curious about or new to electric vehicles, so we wanted to show people the reality of the UK’s charging infrastructure, which is only getting better and better. There’s a misconception that EVs have low range, but this couldn’t be further from the truth – many modern EVs offer up to 400 miles, which could be enough to drive from London to Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock and back.
Whether choosing to go to one of the destinations on our list, or heading elsewhere this Easter, there are lots of tools out there to help people plan their journeys, so they can be confident on every trip.
Motorfinity works with dealers and lenders to give the UK’s current and retired frontline services exclusive deals on discounted cars, including EVs. The company is an EV advocate, and has created ‘evolve’, a dedicated content hub for resources and sharing information around EVs. It also partnered with She’s Electric last summer, hosting a dedicated event aimed at supporting female emergency service workers who were looking for ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle.
View the full list of Motorfinity’s EV friendly UK day out destinations online at: https://www.motorfinity.uk/blog/days-out-for-ev-drivers/
Use Motorfinity’s EV charging station finder tool at: www.motorfinity.uk/ev-station-finder/
Learn more about the specialist car discount provider at: www.motorfinity.uk
Methodology:
Data correct as of March 2026. To find out an ‘EV convenience score’, Motorfinity analysed the top 38 destinations that were listed on Tripadvisor’s most popular things to do in England with kids article, and used Motorfinity’s EV charging station finder tool to learn how many charging points were within 5km. 200 was the total no. of charging points the tool could show so is the maximum amount listed.
Using the tool and publicly available information online, it also logged if the destination had dedicated EV charging facilities on an on-site car park, as well as the number of CSS (rapid) charging stations specifically. A weighted score was then given to these factors to create the final ranking.
Destinations in London weren’t included due to the large volume of charging points located there, to avoid skewing the data.
This article is based on a press release and is provided for informational purposes only. While we aim to share accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee that all details are correct or reflect the latest updates. For the most accurate and current information regarding EV charging facilities at theme parks, we recommend contacting the park directly before your visit.
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