Gridserve has opened a new Electric Super Hub at Moto Tamworth in England’s West Midlands, expanding ultra-rapid charging infrastructure with 32 charging bays designed to serve both passenger and commercial electric vehicles.
The site includes 24 charging bays for passenger vehicles, including three accessible spaces, alongside eight dedicated bays for larger electric vehicles such as extended-wheelbase vans, electric coaches, heavy goods vehicles and vehicles towing caravans or trailers.
High-Power Charging Supports Passenger and Commercial EVs
The passenger vehicle charging area is equipped with chargers capable of delivering up to 360kW. According to Gridserve, compatible electric vehicles can gain up to 100 miles (161 kilometres) of driving range in less than 10 minutes.
For larger vehicles, the company has introduced a drive-through charging layout fitted with 350kW chargers positioned on both sides of the charging lanes. The design accommodates different charging-port locations and enables vehicles towing trailers or caravans to remain connected while charging.
Gridserve said the site operates using net-zero energy and supports contactless payment for customers.
New Power Infrastructure Supports Future Growth
The charging hub is powered by a new 14MVA primary substation, which Gridserve said is capable of supplying enough electricity for a large town. The project also included the installation of new 33kV cable infrastructure connecting the site to the electricity network.
The development was delivered through a partnership involving Gridserve, Moto Hospitality, National Grid Electricity Distribution and independent distribution network operator Last Mile.
The UK government’s Green Recovery Fund supported construction of the cable infrastructure, while Gridserve and Moto jointly funded the primary substation and associated electrical infrastructure.
Gridserve Chief Executive Officer Daniel Kunkel said the project demonstrates the scale of investment required to support the UK’s transition to electric mobility.
“Today’s opening represents far more than the launch of another EV charging hub. It demonstrates the scale of investment needed to support the UK’s transition to electric transport and shows how effective a stable policy framework can be in unlocking private sector investment.”
He added that the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate has provided the confidence needed to invest in long-term charging infrastructure projects.
Moto Hospitality Chief Executive Officer Ken McMeikan said the company continues to expand its charging network to meet growing demand for electric vehicle charging across the UK’s motorway service areas.
“We are committed to providing customers with market-leading EV charging facilities across our motorway service areas. Our continued partnership with Gridserve is helping to create the charging network drivers need today, while ensuring our sites are ready for the increasing demand we’ll see in the years ahead.”
