A charging network with a presence in Southampton has been named the best in the UK.

InstaVolt, the UK's largest rapid charging network with nearly 2,000 chargers, was recognised by car buyer website electrifying.com.

InstaVolt’s chargers are powered by 100 per cent green electricity from Octopus Energy for Business.

Ginny Buckley, founder and CEO of Electrifying.com, said: "The team at electrifying.com frequently uses the UK’s public charging network, and after hundreds of charges across the length and breadth of the UK, one brand stands out for availability, location, speed, and the all-important reliability—InstaVolt.

"Drivers expect EV charging to be as smooth as refuelling a petrol or diesel car, and InstaVolt consistently delivers this experience on a large scale, making them a deserving winner of our Best Charging Network award."

The company plans to install 11,000 ultra-rapid chargers in the UK and Ireland and expand its network in Europe, including Portugal, Spain, and Iceland.