RAW Charging Marks World EV Day with Free Charging Across Its National AC Network and Select Ultra-Rapid Hubs

To celebrate World EV Day on Wednesday 9 September, free charging will be available across more than 400 destinations, including the national AC network and a selection of DC rapid and ultra-rapid hubs, with no app or account required.

Highlights

• Free charging at over 400 destinations across the AC network (chargers up to 22kW), plus a selection of DC rapid and ultra-rapid sites (up to 300kW).
• Available at sites operated in partnership with the National Trust, Merlin Entertainments, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), Greene King and McArthurGlen, as well as AC chargers across Landsec destinations.
• Completely contactless: drivers simply tap a bank card to authorise and end their charge. Drivers can sign up to RAW Rewards to be first to hear about future discounts and rewards.
• Free charging available Wednesday 9th September, 12:01am – 11:59pm.
• To view all qualifying locations, visit: World EV Day Locations

Free, Contactless Charging for World EV Day

To celebrate World EV Day, free charging is once again being offered to drivers right across the UK at retail parks, shopping destinations, National Trust properties, RHS gardens, Greene King pubs and major family attractions.

The offer covers the entire AC network (chargers up to 22kW) and a selection of DC rapid and ultra-rapid sites delivering speeds of up to 300kW, allowing drivers to top up for free whether stopping for a quick shop or settling in for the day.

Crucially, there is nothing to download and no account to set up. Every AC charger is fully accessible by contactless payment, meaning drivers can simply drive up, tap and charge for free on World EV Day.

Where Drivers Can Charge for Free

Free AC charging (up to 22kW) will be available network-wide, including at sites operated in partnership with the National Trust, Merlin Entertainments, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), Greene King and McArthurGlen, alongside AC chargers across Landsec’s retail and leisure destinations.

Free charging will also be available at the following select DC rapid and ultra-rapid sites (up to 300kW):

• Ravenside Retail Park, Chesterfield
• B&Q Sidcup & B&Q Boston
• Aberdeen RAW Rapid Hub & Dudley RAW Rapid Hub
• Brotherhood Shopping Park RAW Rapid Hub, Peterborough
• Greene King pubs:
  • The Flying Horse, Manchester
  • The Corn Mill, Nottingham
  • The Gatehouse, Newcastle
  • The Strawberry Field, Evesham
  • The Poachers, Preston
  • The Scawsby Mill, Doncaster
  • The Thatch & Thistle, Nelson
• Billing Garden Village RAW Rapid Hub
• Hinchingbrooke Business Park RAW Rapid Hub
• Etruria Mills, Stoke-on-Trent
• St George’s Retail Park, Leicester

To view all qualifying locations, visit: World EV Day Locations

A Landmark Moment for the UK’s EV Transition

World EV Day arrives with the UK’s electric transition gathering pace. According to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and Zapmap, there are now more than 2.15 million fully electric cars on UK roads. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) made up over a quarter of all new car registrations across the first seven months of 2026, reaching a record 30% market share in June, as expanding model choice, competitive pricing and the Government’s Electric Car Grant continue to accelerate uptake.

With more drivers making the switch than ever before, reliable, convenient charging at the destinations people visit every week is central to sustaining that momentum and giving new EV owners confidence to go electric.

Simple Payments

Every charge point, from a 22kW AC unit to a 300kW ultra-rapid DC charger, is designed around simplicity. Drivers pay with a contactless bank card and start charging straight away, with no app required and no account to create. It is a deliberate approach aimed at removing the friction that can get in the way of public charging and making every visit as easy as possible.

Hear About Discounts and Rewards First

Drivers who want to be first to hear about free-charging days, discounts and exclusive rewards can sign up to RAW Rewards. Registration is quick and free, and members are the first to know when new offers go live across the network.

Sign up at: RAW Rewards

Jason Simpson, CEO, RAW Charging, said:

“World EV Day is a chance to celebrate how far the UK has come and to make the switch to electric feel that little bit easier. That is exactly what we are doing by opening up free charging right across our network: at the shopping parks, gardens, pubs, attractions and days out where people already spend their time.

“What matters just as much as the free charging is how simple it is. There is no app to download and no account to set up, drivers just tap a bank card and plug in. That is how public charging should work, and it is the experience we are proud to offer every day of the year, not just on World EV Day.”