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Planning an Easter road trip? GRIDSERVE shares the best times to charge across the UK this bank holiday weekend

Prepare for your Easter road trip: The busiest charging times are between 11am and 1pm, while early mornings or evenings are much quieter. GRIDSERVE has expanded its network with over 50 new bays and now...

UK’s public EV charging network grows by 37% in 2024: Which regions and companies come out on top?

The UK’s public EV charging network grew by 37% in 2024, reaching 73,334 chargers, with the biggest increases happening in urban areas. Most chargers are slow, with only 20% being rapid. They are mainly located...

GRIDSERVE appoints Daniel Kunkel as new CEO to lead EV charging expansion

GRIDSERVE appoints Daniel Kunkel as CEO, starting March 2025, to lead UK EV charging expansion. Kunkel, former CEO of ubitricity, brings 20 years of experience at Shell in EV charging and retail operations. GRIDSERVE continues rapid...

Don’t build great charging infrastructure, build great charging experiences.

I’m rather embarrassed to say I have never visited a GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt, something I definitely should have done a lot earlier, particularly as the idea for the first Electric Forecourt, in Braintree, Essex,...

GRIDSERVE launches GIGATONS to revolutionise sustainability with advanced technology

GRIDSERVE’s founders launched GIGATONS to tackle clean infrastructure scaling, mobilise capital, and build trust globally. GIGATONS’ key projects include a net-zero EV charging network and sustainable blockchain, supported by three specialized divisions. Building on GRIDSERVE’s success,...

GRIDSERVE opens its latest Electric Forecourt® in Stevenage, UK

GRIDSERVE's new Electric Forecourt® in Stevenage offers 30 charging bays, with 24 providing 100 miles of range in 10 minutes. Powered by net zero carbon energy, the chargers accept payments via contactless card, device, or...

Toddington Harper launches GRIDSERVE GLOBAL, expanding charging solutions into new territories

GRIDSERVE is launching GRIDSERVE GLOBAL for international markets, led by Toddington Harper, with Heston Harper for APAC. The original GRIDSERVE will focus on expanding its UK Electric Highway network, with Roy Williamson as interim CEO. GRIDSERVE...

The GRIDSERVE Electric Freightway initiative rolls out first electric truck deliveries in the UK

GRIDSERVE Electric Freightway programme delivers first electric trucks to A.F. Blakemore & Son. Two Volvo FM Electric trucks will save 45,000 litres of diesel and cut 120 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. Bedford Depot upgrades to...

From coal mine to Electric Forecourt: Gridserve expands territory

Gridserve's fifth Electric Forecourt in Markham Vale revolutionises EV charging, just seconds from the M1. With double the current chargers, Markham Vale sparks a surge in EV adoption, like Braintree and Norwich. Seamlessly integrated charging beneath...

GRIDSERVE wins EV Chargepoint Operator of the Year award

At the annual Fleet News Awards, which awards a sizable batch of automotive-related trophies, GRIDSERVE won the coveted EV Chargepoint Operator of the Year award for the second year in a row. The chargepoint operator...

GRIDSERVE and Hitachi ZeroCarbon release first report on the UK’s Electric Freightway

GRIDSERVE, with Hitachi ZeroCarbon, pioneers a zero-emission future in UK logistics. Aims: extensive eHGV charging network, supporting up to 140 vehicles with 33 partners. Milestones: deploying first eHGVs, creating charging depots, aligning with UK Government's HGV...
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GRIDSERVE opens landmark Electric Forecourt® at Gatwick Airport

GRIDSERVE opens first Electric Forecourt® at London Gatwick with 30 EV bays. Facility includes 22 High Power chargers, retail outlets, and prioritizes sustainability. Formal ribbon-cutting ceremony anticipated soon. GRIDSERVE electrifies Gatwick Airport with the first Electric Forecourt®...

GRIDSERVE, Hitachi, and a consortium of stakeholders are primed to electrify the UK’s HGV sector

GRIDSERVE's Electric Freightway, in partnership with Hitachi and truck OEMs, introduces a nationwide EV charging network for HGV networks, focusing on challenging routes. Across seven years, 200+ High Power charging sites will power 140 electric...

GRIDSERVE teams up with Fulham FC as electric car partner

GRIDSERVE will be Fulham Football Club’s electric vehicle partner for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 season. This partnership will include a fleet of Tesla EVs for the club, and charging points at its stadium and training...