THROUGHOUT April, any EV driver using the Roam rapid charging points at the Hilton Heathrow Terminal 5 car park gets free parking for the first 40 minutes while charging and discounted rates.
The charging station provider has 10 ultra-rapid EV charging sockets delivering up to 300kW of power located on Poyle Road, features enabling quick and convenient top-ups for drivers on the move.
By removing parking fees for short charging sessions, Roam is aiming to encourage greater use of the site’s charging infrastructure and support the continued growth of electric vehicle adoption.
In addition to free parking, Roam will also be offering drivers who use the rapid charging points throughout April a discounted rate of 59p/kWh to top up – a 7p/kWh saving on the standard tariffs. The discount runs from 1st to 30th April.
All EV drivers using the site can turn up, connect and recharge without the need to register with the hotel, so long as they don’t stay more than 40 minutes after entry.
“Making EV charging simple and accessible is central to our purpose,” said James Randall, CEO of Roam. “By providing free parking for the first 40 minutes at Hilton Heathrow Terminal 5, we’re removing a cost barrier for drivers who need a quick charge while travelling or stopping nearby. We hope the discounted rate throughout April will also encourage drivers who might have chosen other points to give our rapid chargers a try. This latest update forms part of our ongoing efforts to improve the EV charging experience and deliver practical benefits for all drivers using our network.”
Roam’s charging points are available to customers on pay-as-you-go through contactless payments or via the Roam app.
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