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3About West Smethwick
West Smethwick lies in the Black Country between Birmingham and the M54 corridor, accessible via M5 Junction 1 and the A4018 Holyhead Road. Daily routes include the A4092 Cape Hill to Birmingham's industrial areas, whilst the M5 connects to longer journeys across the Midlands. The area offers over 300 EV charging points for electric vehicles. This former industrial heartland was home to the Patent Shaft works, where the world's first successful steam carriage operated in 1801.
Where is West Smethwick on the map?
West Smethwick is in England, at 52.500, -1.990 - about 9 km south of Vicarage.
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EV Chargers in West Smethwick
- Birmingham Road, Birmingham350 kW
- Coventry Road, Birmingham300 kW
- 110 Small Heath Highway, Birmingham250 kW
- 20 Fort Parkway, Birmingham180 kW
- Powick Road, Birmingham175 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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What is the closest airport to West Smethwick?
The closest airport to West Smethwick is Birmingham Airport, 37 km (about 34 min by car). Other airports nearby: East Midlands Airport.