BEST CHRISTMAS MARKETS FOR EV DRIVERS REVEALED

England’s best Christmas markets for electric vehicle drivers have been revealed in a new study, with Manchester Christmas Market found to be the most accessible, as well as offering the best balance of charging options according to new research by PEUGEOT UK.

With Christmas market stalls being readied across the country, PEUGEOT UK researched which markets in England are most suitable for electric vehicle drivers. Manchester Christmas Market topped the rankings, followed by Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market and Leeds’ Winter Favourites.

Using Visit England’s research of 14 popular Christmas markets in England, PEUGEOT first compared how many of the markets could be driven to using the 225-mile (WLTP) range of PEUGEOT e-208 from the 15 most populated cities in the UK. The research^* also ranked how many public charging points were within a three-mile radius of the centre, as well as the charging speeds available, while accommodation options that offered free charging were also scored.

All top 10 Christmas Markets apart from Padstow’s Christmas Festival, located in Cornwall’s north coast, were accessible from at least nine of the UK’s most populated cities. Manchester’s Christmas Market was found to be the most accessible, with 14 cities in the UK within the 225-mile range of the market. Manchester also had the highest number of charging stations within a three-mile radius of the city centre, with 69 available, including 16 rapid chargers with speeds above 50kW.

Leeds was home to the second highest number of charging stations, with 62 available, including 17 rapid chargers. Leeds could also be reached from 13 of the UK’s most populated cities using the 225-mile range of the PEUGEOT e-208.

PEUGEOT’s research also considered the number of accommodation options within three miles of the city centre that offer free charging for EV drivers, such as hotel chains and B&Bs, with York topping the tables, offering 19 different accommodation options with free chargers. 

Julie David, Managing Director, PEUGEOT UK, said: “Christmas markets are a popular destination to visit during November and December and PEUGEOT’s latest research has revealed the markets and cities that best cater for electric drivers. With more than a million electric drivers on UK roads today, things like distance and charging infrastructure will play an important role in determining where drivers head to this Christmas.”

Top 10 Christmas Markets in England for electric car drivers^*  

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*The research scored each Christmas market across three categories, with the overall score made up of the three categories

1. How many of the 15 most populous cities in the UK were within a 225-mile distance from the market – with markets that could be reached from more cities within the distance scoring higher
2. The number of public charging stations within a three-mile radius of the city centre and the number of rapid charging devices within a three-mile radius – with a higher number of chargers scoring higher
3. The number of sustainable accommodation offers within a three-mile radius of the city centre – defined as accommodations which offer free charging for EV drivers – with a higher number of accommodation offers scoring higher

The two Christmas markets in London were excluded from the research as both are most accessible via public transportation with visitors unlikely to drive to the markets.

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ABOUT PEUGEOT

PEUGEOT is a global, innovative and high-end generalist brand. Its values are Excellence, Allure and Emotion. Present in more than 160 countries with 10,000 retailers, PEUGEOT sold nearly 1,200,000 vehicles worldwide in 2020. Not long after celebrating its 210th anniversary, PEUGEOT is now ushering in its new identity with a coat of arms that emphasises its personality and timelessness. In addition to a full range of electrified passenger and commercial vehicles, PEUGEOT has developed a new concept of Neo Performance. The 508 PEUGEOT Sport Engineered is the first in this new line of efficient and high-performance vehicles.