Electric Road Trip Guide: Exploring Scotland's North East 250 in an EV

Electric Road Trip Guide: Exploring Scotland's North East 250 in an EV

By Michael Anderson

November 23, 2024 at 07:55 AM

Scottish lake and mountain landscape

Scottish lake and mountain landscape

The North East 250 is one of Scotland's most spectacular driving routes, offering diverse landscapes from rugged coastlines to stunning mountains. This 270-mile circular route starting from Aberdeen is perfectly suited for electric vehicles, with plenty of charging infrastructure along the way.

Day-by-Day Guide:

Aberdeen (Starting Point)

  • Visit the free Maritime Museum, Marischal College, and Tolbooth Museum
  • Charge at Lidl's rapid chargers before departure
  • Follow A90 along North Sea coastline to Fraserburgh
  • Key stops: Balmedie beaches, Newburgh Seal Beach, Slains Castle (Dracula's inspiration), Peterhead Prison Museum
  • Charge at Fraserburgh Tesco Superstore

Map showing Scotland's North East 250 route

Map showing Scotland's North East 250 route

Coastal Route to Inverness

  • Must-see stops: Portknockie (dolphin watching), Elgin Cathedral, Strathisla Distillery
  • Charging points available at Buckie, Elgin, Lossiemouth, and Forres
  • Multiple rapid chargers at Tesco locations throughout the route

Rural road through green hills

Rural road through green hills

Inverness and Surroundings

  • Explore city attractions: Cawdor Castle, Titanic Maritime Museum
  • Visit Cairngorms National Park for outdoor activities
  • Don't miss Loch Ness for monster spotting
  • Extensive charging network throughout the area

Aerial view of coastal shoreline

Aerial view of coastal shoreline

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Medieval castle surrounded by water

Medieval castle surrounded by water

Vehicle Options:

  • Solo travelers: Energica Eva EsseEsse9+ electric motorcycle
  • Families: ŠKODA Enyaq iV
  • Couples: Nissan LEAF 3.ZERO e+

Charging Infrastructure:

  • Pod Point network covers entire route
  • Rapid chargers (50kW) available at major stops
  • Multiple charging options in cities and towns

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