THE UK’S MOST ROMANTIC WEEKEND GETAWAYS FOR ELECTRIC DRIVERS REVEALED

Research by PEUGEOT UK reveals the UK’s most romantic weekend getaways for electric drivers this Valentine’s Day, with York featuring the best combination of accessibility, public charging options and EV-friendly accommodation.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, PEUGEOT UK has found the top 10 most EV-friendly romantic getaway spots for couples to visit this February. York topped the rankings, followed by Edinburgh and then Brighton.

Using Time Out’s guide to the 15 best romantic weekend getaways in the UK, PEUGEOT compared how many locations could be reached from the country’s 15 most populous cities using the 248-mile WLTP range of the PEUGEOT e-208. PEUGEOT’s research* also considered the number of public charging points within a five-mile radius of each location and access to rapid chargers with speeds above 50kW.

PEUGEOT’s research also considered the number of accommodation options within five miles of the romantic locations that offer charging for EV drivers, such as hotel chains and B&Bs. York topped the tables, with 20 different accommodation options available to EV drivers, as well as leading the way with the highest number of sustainable accommodation options that offer charging for electric vehicles.

The Scottish capital, Edinburgh, came in second place in PEUGEOT’s findings, whilst drivers heading to Brighton this Valentine's Day can enjoy an extensive EV charging network that covers the coastal city, with the most charge points within five miles of the city centre.

The PEUGEOT e-208 has recently received a boost to its electric range to an impressive 248 miles (WLTP). The e-208 can also support up to 100kW rapid charging with an 0-80% charge taking just 30 minutes.

Adam Wood, Managing Director, PEUGEOT UK, said: “With more than a million electric drivers on UK roads today, PEUGEOT is looking to simplify EV ownership for everybody. Valentine’s Day is always a popular date in the calendar for staycations, and the 248-mile range of the PEUGEOT e-208 allows drivers to explore some of the most scenic spots across the country. PEUGEOT continues to enhance the experience of drivers, and hopefully, our research can act as a guide for those looking to make a romantic road trip this year.”

The research by PEUGEOT provides suitable staycation options across the country. A range of city and rural locations were highlighted amongst the top ten, including The Lake District and the picturesque town of Portmeirion in Wales.

The UK's most romantic weekend getaways for electric car drivers*. 
 

ENDS

*The research scored each location 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 248-mile distance from the weekend getaway location– with sites that could be reached from more cities within the distance scoring higher.
2. The number of public charging stations within a five-mile radius of the site and the number of rapid charging devices within a five-mile radius – with a higher number of chargers scoring higher.
3. The number of sustainable accommodations offered within a five-mile radius of the location – defined as accommodations which offer charging for EV drivers – with a higher number of accommodations offered scoring higher.

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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. With an 80% electrified passenger car range and a 100% electrified commercial vehicle range, the PEUGEOT Brand is continuing its energy transition. Since 2022, the Brand has competed in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) with its 9X8 hybrid Hypercar.