The stunning North Coast 500 (NC500) route is a dream for many Scotland tourists, offering visitors breathtaking scenery and unforgettable experiences. As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, attracting EV-owning guests to your property can be a great way to expand your reach.
This blog post, created in partnership with hospitality EV charging solutions provider VoltShare, provides a helpful guide to charging points along the iconic NC500 route. This information can be valuable for you to share with your guests or promote on your own websites and socials to ensure a smooth and stress-free EV adventure on the NC500.
Start Their Journey Fully Charged:
Inverness: The bustling city of Inverness is a natural starting point for NC500 adventures. We recommend Glebe Street (Postcode: IV1 1RF) with an EV Dot charger or Gask House (Postcode: IV2 6XG) for a comfortable stay with charging facilities.
Top Up Throughout the NC500:
The NC500 offers stunning locations throughout the route. Here are some key points for guests to top up their EVs while they explore:
- Dunrobin Castle: A short drive from this enchanting castle, Fountain Street Car Park (Postcode: KW10 6TH) provides a convenient charging location.
- Castle of Old Wick: Victoria Place Car Park (Postcode: KW1 4AP) allows guests to top up their battery before exploring the historic castle.
- John O’Groats: The John O’Groats Visitors Centre (Postcode: KW1 4YR) offers multiple charging options, ensuring compatibility with most EVs.
- Loch Eriboll: Enjoy the serene views while guests charge their EVs at Bettyhill Car Park (Postcode: KW14 7SP).
- Durness Beach: A quick top-up is available at the Durness Visitor Centre (Postcode: IV27 4PY) near this stunning beach.
- Sandwood Bay Beach: While the beach itself doesn’t have charging facilities, Kinlochbervie Car Park (Postcode: IV27 4RR) provides a convenient boost before visiting this remote beauty spot.
- Ullapool: Make a pitstop at Tesco in Ullapool (Postcode: IV26 2XB) to utilise their PodPoint charger while grabbing supplies.
- Sheildaig: The Torridon (Postcode: IV22 2EY) offers a scenic stop to charge EVs while journeying to this picturesque village.
- Bealach na Ba: After enjoying the breathtaking views, guests can head to Smithy Community Hub (Postcode: IV54 8YW) for another charging opportunity.
- Eilean Donan Castle: Don’t miss the chance to visit this iconic landmark and recommend charging at Eilean Donan Apartments.
- Loch Ness: As guests loop back to Inverness, their final charging stop can be the Drumnadrochit Tourist Information Centre (Postcode: IV64 6TX).
Partnering for a Sustainable Future:
The ASSC is committed to supporting its members in providing a seamless experience for all guests. By sharing this information and installing EV charging points at your property, you can cater to the growing EV market and contribute to a more sustainable future for tourism in Scotland.
Looking for more information on EV charging solutions for your self-catering property?
Visit VoltShare’s website for details on installation, benefits, and support options.
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We hope this guide, created in collaboration with our partner VoltShare, has been helpful for you and your guests as they plan their NC500 adventure!