Travelling from Dundee to Newcastle

[dundee1961]

Good morning My husband and myself are travelling to Newcastle in 3 weeks we normally drive down the A1 . Any recommendations for Rapid charging points to stop at on route down ?
We do normally stop at Dunbar and Berwick, this is our first long journey with out Mg Zs Ev Exclusive .
Thank you in advance Catherine

 

[Dave S]

Hi, We used a charge point just off the A1 at Bellford near Bamburgh. It was pretty good but not much in the area to do.

 

[biffo]

Good morning My husband and myself are travelling to Newcastle in 3 weeks we normally drive down the A1 . Any recommendations for Rapid charging points to stop at on route down ?
We do normally stop at Dunbar and Berwick, this is our first long journey with out Mg Zs Ev Exclusive .
Thank you in advance Catherine

Not sure which ZS you have - is this the new LR or the 1st gen model? If a LR model, then range is much less of an issue. Edit: Obviously a 1st Gen as it's an Exclusive trim.

If you definitely want a guaranteed charge, then the Wallyford Park & Choose Hub has loads of rapids (8?) but might be a bit too close to Dundee for you. There doesn't look to be a lot of rapids on that part of the A1 with more than one connection - which is a pain if busy. Although if stopping for lunch, a hour or two on a 7kW might be enough to get to destination. Also looks like a nice 6 unit Instavolt just outside Newcastle at Costa Gosforth Rotary

 

[Gadget Geek]

I would definitely look for Instavolt or Osprey chargers. Very reliable and contactless payments. Usually sited at pubs or hotel/leisure centres with good amenities.

 

[neilp7865]

Not sure which ZS you have - is this the new LR or the 1st gen model? If a LR model, then range is much less of an issue. Edit: Obviously a 1st Gen as it's an Exclusive trim.

If you definitely want a guaranteed charge, then the Wallyford Park & Choose Hub has loads of rapids (8?) but might be a bit too close to Dundee for you. There doesn't look to be a lot of rapids on that part of the A1 with more than one connection - which is a pain if busy. Although if stopping for lunch, a hour or two on a 7kW might be enough to get to destination. Also looks like a nice 6 unit Instavolt just outside Newcastle at Costa Gosforth Rotary

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Yes the instavolts are there (Newcastle Gosforth)
There are also 7kW pod points at Tesco Kingston Park which again is just off the A1 and a couple of miles south. Slower rates but a retail park there if needed.

 

[rbpasapera]

Good morning My husband and myself are travelling to Newcastle in 3 weeks we normally drive down the A1 . Any recommendations for Rapid charging points to stop at on route down ?
We do normally stop at Dunbar and Berwick, this is our first long journey with out Mg Zs Ev Exclusive .
Thank you in advance Catherine

You could try the ABRP app (A Better Route Planner), it's a great app and quite accurate for long trips, it shows you the best charging stops needed (time and location) for your trip.

 

[dundee1961]

Not sure which ZS you have - is this the new LR or the 1st gen model? If a LR model, then range is much less of an issue. Edit: Obviously a 1st Gen as it's an Exclusive trim.

If you definitely want a guaranteed charge, then the Wallyford Park & Choose Hub has loads of rapids (8?) but might be a bit too close to Dundee for you. There doesn't look to be a lot of rapids on that part of the A1 with more than one connection - which is a pain if busy. Although if stopping for lunch, a hour or two on a 7kW might be enough to get to destination. Also looks like a nice 6 unit Instavolt just outside Newcastle at Costa Gosforth Rotary

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Thank you much appreciated

 

[dundee1961]

Hi, We used a charge point just off the A1 at Bellford near Bamburgh. It was pretty good but not much in the area to do.

Thank you much appreciated

 

[dundee1961]

I would definitely look for Instavolt or Osprey chargers. Very reliable and contactless payments. Usually sited at pubs or hotel/leisure centres with good amenities.

Thank you much appreicated have not used contactless chargers but that sounds fab

 

[dundee1961]

Yes the instavolts are there (Newcastle Gosforth)
There are also 7kW pod points at Tesco Kingston Park which again is just off the A1 and a couple of miles south. Slower rates but a retail park there if needed.

Thank you much appreciated

 

[dundee1961]

You could try the ABRP app (A Better Route Planner), it's a great app and quite accurate for long trips, it shows you the best charging stops needed (time and location) for your trip.

Thank you much appreicated downloading now

 

[dundee1961]

This is the furthest we have travelled outwith Dundee since getting out MG , we have ordered NEW Mg Zs Ev Trophy Connect - Long Range

 

[dundee1961]

Thank you everyone lots of great help Catherine

 

[biffo]

Thank you much appreicated downloading now

I should have said, screenshot I posted is from ZapMap, one of the most useful EV route planning apps along with ABRP - I tend to use both