“RANGE ANXIETY” amongst electric car owners at Garth Holiday Park in Powys has been quelled by the installation of a new high-speed charging point.
And the Machynlleth park’s family owners have top-up if their batteries are running low.
The charger was officially unveiled this month by Assembly Member for Montgomeryshire Russell George, and MP for the county Craig Williams.
Both men were welcomed to ditch diesel and petrol for electricity.
“The only thing holding many back is the availability of somewhere to visit their holiday homes on the park,” he said.
“So we decided to take the plunge and invest in what I believe will be the first ever charging point for electric cars on a holiday park in this area.
“I hope it will help increase even further the appeal of Powys as a holiday destination and boost the benefits which to all types of businesses.
“I’m delighted that our local MP and AM were able to help us get our new facility on the road.
“I know that both recognise the importance of encouraging more drivers to make the switch, not least in rural areas such as this where chargers are not yet widely available.
“But we’re not keeping it to come and plug in at any time if they wish,” added Ed.
He said that his family’s park had long enjoyed close links with the local community, and in recent times had installed three life-saving defibrillators for general use.
The park’s high-speed charger can add about 90 miles to help minimise its carbon footprint.
Located on a country estate with views across Snowdonia National Park, Garth Holiday Park has around 140 privately owned holiday lodges and holiday caravans.
There is more information about the park at www.garthholidaypark.co.uk
