Electric car owners can benefit from free charging around the country today as chargepoint operators celebrate World EV Day.
Today, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, marks World EV Day, with manufacturers and charging companies commemorating the uptake of zero emission vehicles.
One of the largest charging operators in the UK, RAW Charging, is offering free EV charging at all of its destinations today.
Free charging will run from 0.01am until 11.59pm at all destination chargers, which can be seen at National Trust, Legoland, Alton Towers, McArthurGlen and Greene King locations.
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Drivers are being urged to make use of offers on World EV Day
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This is the fourth year in a row that RAW are offering free charging, with last year seeing a record number of charges delivered across the network.
Jason Simpson, CEO of RAW Charging, said: “The growing network of EV chargers across the UK means that drivers no longer have to worry about range anxiety or whether they’ll be able to get home.
"With so many more options available for charging, you can now enjoy your journey and make the most of every stop.
"Whether you're exploring family-friendly attractions, enjoying scenic hikes, or shopping till you drop, there are now countless exciting activities to do while your EV charges, making your trip even more enjoyable."
RAW has a number of ultra-rapid charging hubs across the country | RAW CHARGINGRAW operates more than 240 charging bays at National Trust sites alone, with plans to allow drivers to charge at Royal Horticultural Society gardens in the near future.
Melanie Shufflebotham, co-founder and COO of Zapmap, praised RAW for offering free charging and encouraged drivers to make use of the locations available in the offer.
She also highlighted how, during the first World EV Day, which took place during the pandemic in 2020, there were fewer than 21,000 public charge points across the UK.
Data from Zapmap shows that the number of devices has now soared to 85,163, with more than 120,000 connectors at almost 43,000 locations.
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Ms Shufflebotham added: "We're now at quadruple that figure, across the whole spectrum of destination, en-route and near-home sites. Not only that, but we also see utilisation rates climbing steadily."
Special offers will also be available at certain Sainsbury's supermarkets as part of its Smart Charge initiative for electric vehicle owners.
Brands including Mini, Nissan and Renault will be displaying their latest models, with some stores offering test drives.
In addition to drivers being able to explore new EV models, World EV Day will be celebrated by offering a bonus 1,000 Nectar points for people making use of chargers at five sites.
There are almost 80 stores nationwide with Smart Charge facilities | SAINSBURY'SThese include:
Bamber Bridge, Preston- Warren Heath, Ipswich
- Coreys Mill, Stevenage
- Richmond
- Fosse Park, Leicester
"By integrating EVs into the daily lives of shoppers, we're helping people see how seamlessly electric vehicles can fit into their routines."