Gridserve opens new Stevenage Electric Forecourt

Gridserve has officially opened its latest Electric Forecourt, at Stevenage on the A1.

The new site on the historic Knebworth Estate is the chargepoint operator’s fourth dedicated EV service station, providing ultra-rapid charging, retail and relaxation spaces.

Located near Junction 7 of the A1(M), the new facility features 30 EV charging bays, including 24 high-power bays with up to 360kW of power. With a compatible car, these are able to add 100 miles of range in 10 minutes, and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

The site also features a lounge area for travellers to relax and an EV experience area staffed by ‘Gridserve Gurus’ who can offer advice on every aspect of EV buying and ownership. In the coming weeks, a Little Fresh ‘Good To Go’ convenience store featuring Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, will open.

Rebecca Trebble, chief product officer at Gridserve, said: “The opening of the Stevenage Electric Forecourt marks another milestone for Gridserve.

While the design is similar to our first Electric Forecourt in Braintree, we have learnt a great deal since its opening in 2020 which has been implemented at Stevenage. Visitors can now drive forward or reverse into bays as we have a better understanding of how the traditional forecourt blueprint can be changed to best fit the EV experience.

“To be opening in an iconic estate like Knebworth is a privilege as we support the estate’s commitment to reducing its impact on the environment. Electric Forecourts are just part of the solution to decarbonising transport and complement the fantastic work being done across the Electric Highway to give all the confidence to move to EV. We look forward to welcoming all drivers to the Stevenage Electric Forecourt.”

The new chargers increase charging in the Stevenage area by 34% and are accessible to all EV drivers including motorway users, visitors to Knebworth Estate and the local community.