Tesla submits planning application for 16-bay Supercharger hub in Somerset open to all EVs
By Eve
Tesla has applied to Somerset Council for permission to build a 16-bay charging facility at Southfields Enterprise Park near Ilminster, close to the Southfields Roundabout at Horton Cross. The site, which would include a substation, power cabinets, lighting, landscaping and drainage infrastructure, forms part of Tesla's nationwide expansion of rapid EV charging and would be open to drivers of all compatible electric vehicles, not just Tesla owners. Planning documents cite clear demand for publicly accessible charging services to support long-distance travel and users without home or workplace charging.
Why it matters: The application signals Tesla's continued push into the UK public charging market with non-proprietary access, creating a potential 16-bay procurement opportunity for contractors and suppliers in the Somerset area. The site's location near major food outlets and a busy roundabout suggests a focus on high-footfall, long-distance travel corridors.