Roadchef expands EV charging at Sandbach North services with six new bays

Roadchef has added six new EV charging bays to its Sandbach North services on the M6 between Junctions 16 and 17 in Cheshire.

The site features six high powered charging bays served by six ultra rapid chargers, enabling drivers to top up quickly during longer journeys. The new equipment offers 350 kW charging capability with CCS connectors, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of electric vehicles. With power delivery of up to 350 kW, drivers can significantly reduce downtime while travelling along the M6. 

Located on one of the UK’s busiest motorway corridors, Sandbach North is a key stop for long distance drivers travelling between the Midlands, North West and Scotland. The new charging bays will help meet growing demand for reliable ultra rapid charging on a corridor where the number of UK public rapid chargers has already grown 15% in the past year alone. 

Delivered using directional drilling techniques, the installation at Sandbach North reflects Roadchef’s approach to futureproofing its EV infrastructure. This method allows charging capacity to be expanded efficiently, supporting long term network resilience without compromising existing site operations.

Walt Antrim, head of EV implementation at Roadchef, commented: ‘Sandbach North plays a key role on the M6, sitting at the heart of one of the UK’s most travelled north-south routes. As EV adoption accelerates, we are focused on ensuring drivers have access to fast, reliable charging where it matters most. This new installation strengthens that provision and helps make long distance electric travel more practical on one of the UK’s busiest routes.’