BMW UK and UK National Parks are celebrating the success of their three-year Recharge in Nature partnership, which includes the installation of 135 new EV charging sockets across 15 locations.
Beginning in 2022, the Recharge in Nature partnership has seen BMW UK invest a total of £1m in biodiversity and community projects, as well as the EV charging. To date, eight National Parks now have chargers live, with installations in the remaining seven National Parks set to be completed by November.
The equipment has been introduced in the Lake District, Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors, Dartmoor, New Forest and Bannau Brycheiniog, with BMW working closely with UK National Parks to ensure that the charging points benefit both local people and visitors, by being placed in high traffic areas or areas where infrastructure is lacking. The final phase of the project includes new charger installations in Northumberland and in the South Downs National Park together with the Broads, which is also expanding EV access further with boat charging posts.
Emily Barrow, brand communication manager at BMW UK, says: “Recharge in Nature is a shining example of how partnerships with business can drive meaningful progress. Through investment in electric infrastructure and nature restoration, we’ve created a lasting legacy that supports not just the environment, but also the communities that care for and enjoy these incredible spaces.”
The partnership has also funded 15 critical biodiversity and community projects developed and delivered by National Parks.
With a growing range of more than 15 all-electric models, BMW says battery electric vehicles accounted for 26.9% of its UK sales in 2024, while battery electric and plug-in hybrids together made up nearly a quarter of BMW Group global sales in the same period.
