Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads, visited GRIDSERVE’s state-of-the-art Electric Forecourt® on the A1(M) at Junction 7 near Stevenage. The visit highlights the government’s ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable transport and supporting the expansion of the UK’s EV charging infrastructure.
During the visit, the Minister toured the facility, which provides quick and reliable charging solutions for EV owners across 34 charging bays on the site. Stevenage Electric Forecourt® also offers an EV experience zone for those yet to make the switch to electric as well as a Costa Coffee and a Little Fresh ‘Good To Go’ convenience store powered by Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology.
The Future of Roads Minister was joined by key stakeholders and team members involved in the development, construction and operation of the site. The group included GRIDSERVE’s Executive Chair, Roy Williamson and Chief Product Officer, Rebecca Trebble as well as engineers that maintain the chargers, customer service team members that support visitors with charging experience and key investors in GRIDSERVE.
The group discussed the site’s advanced technology, the future expansion of EV infrastructure, the new roles created in this growing industry and the government’s ongoing efforts to promote the adoption of electric vehicles across the UK.
Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood said: “Great to visit GRIDSERVE’s Electric Forecourt today and see how their ground-breaking charging technology is helping drivers charge more quickly and more easily.
“There are now over 71k public charge points in the UK – with 57 added on average each day. Drivers can now also rely on up-to-date location services to easily find a charger along with 24/7 helplines and hassle-free contactless payments.
“All on top of our £2.3bn investment to help drivers and industry switch to EVs, and make the transition a success for everyone.”
The GRIDSERVE team shared insights into the engineering, construction and operational processes that brought this Electric Forecourt® to life, a single site which increases charging in the local area by 34%. The company’s focus on customer service was also highlighted, ensuring drivers experience seamless and easy access to charging when they need it.
Roy Williamson, Executive Chairman at GRIDSERVE, said: “We are proud to be part of the UK’s continued vision for a cleaner and more sustainable future and to play a key role in the transition to electric vehicles. The government’s continued support for EVs through initiatives such as the ZEV mandate, allows us to invest confidently in world-leading infrastructure, ahead of demand, to serve the UK’s drivers.”
The 34 EV charging bays at Stevenage Electric Forecourt® include 28 High Power bays with up to 360kW of power – some of the fastest chargers publicly available today, capable of adding up to 100 miles of range in ten minutes. All 34 EV charging bays are supplied by 100% net zero energy. The Electric Forecourt® building is open from 7am to 9pm, 7 days a week with GRIDSERVE Gurus onsite during this time. The chargers are available 24/7, all year round.
GRIDSERVE Electric Highway expands across the UK and now has over 190 locations with over 1,400 charging bays, all easily accessed through contactless payments and supported by a 24/7 customer service support centre.
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