Electric vehicles are now a familiar sight on UK roads, and as adoption continues to rise, drivers need dependable places to charge, especially on long journeys. That’s why GRIDSERVE is partnering with Extra MSA Group to deliver seven brand-new EV Super Hubs, strengthening charging infrastructure across key motorway locations.
These hubs will make long-distance electric journeys more convenient, less stressful and genuinely enjoyable, all within the welcoming environments provided at these service areas.
Super Hubs Built for Today’s (and Tomorrow’s) EV Drivers
By late 2026, drivers will be able to plug into 96 high-power chargers across these popular sites:
- Beaconsfield (opening this December)
- Baldock
- Cambridge
- Cobham
- Cullompton
- Leeds Skelton Lake
- Peterborough
Every Super Hub features 400kW-capable ultra-rapid chargers, offering some of the fastest charging available in the UK. For many newer EVs, that means adding 100+ miles in under 10 minutes, ideal for quick top-ups during a break from a long journey.
Since taking on the former Electric Highway in 2021, we’ve been modernising the UK’s motorway charging network. These new hubs mark a significant expansion of reliable, future-ready EV infrastructure.
What This Means for You on the Road
- Faster charging, less waiting: ultra-rapid power means shorter stops and fewer queues, perfect for drivers making motorway journeys.
- More bays = more confidence: with 96 new charging bays arriving across seven major locations, drivers can depend on better availability at key points along the network.
- Better service-area experiences: each Super Hub is situated at a well-equipped Extra motorway service area, offering filling and tasty food, clean facilities and comfortable spaces while your EV charges.
- Encouraging more drivers to go electric: reliable, high-power motorway charging makes the switch to an electric vehicle feel far more realistic for many drivers.
Powering the Future of Clean Freight
The shift towards electric HGVs is accelerating, and GRIDSERVE’s Electric Freightway project supports that transition. As part of the rollout in partnership with Extra MSA, Baldock will host the UK’s first dedicated motorway eHGV charging hub, opening this December.
This milestone showcases how GRIDSERVE and its partners are preparing the motorway network for cleaner, more sustainable freight transport.
Charging With Clean, Renewable Energy
All GRIDSERVE chargers (including those installed across these service areas) are backed by renewable energy from our solar farms and battery storage sites. This helps drivers reduce their carbon footprint while enjoying a seamless charging experience.
Planning Your Next Motorway Trip? Here’s How to Make It Smooth:
- Check your car’s maximum charging rate to understand how much of the 400kW it can take.
- Use live charging maps to see when new Super Hubs go live over the next two years.
- Make the most of the facilities — grab food, rest or recharge yourself while your EV powers up.
With GRIDSERVE and Extra MSA Group working closely together, the motorway EV experience is becoming smoother and more reliable than ever.
Quick Summary
GRIDSERVE and Extra Motorway Service Area Group are rolling out seven new EV Super Hubs across major UK motorways, adding 96 ultra-rapid, 400kW-capable charging bays by 2026.
This collaboration strengthens EV infrastructure at some of the busiest service areas in the UK, helping make long-distance EV travel quicker, easier and more reliable, while supporting the UK’s shift towards net-zero, sustainable transport, including future electric HGV charging.
New EV Super Hub locations:
Beaconsfield (opening December), Baldock, Cambridge, Cobham, Cullompton, Leeds Skelton Lake and Peterborough.
FAQs
What is a 400kW EV charger?
A 400kW-capable charger is among the fastest in the UK. Many EVs can gain 100+ miles of range in under 10 minutes.
Can any EV use an ultra-rapid charger?
Yes. Most modern EVs with a CCS connector can plug in at all GRIDSERVE chargers.
Do I need an app or subscription to use GRIDSERVE chargers?
No. All chargers offer simple, contactless payment. However we do offer GRIDSERVE Plus, a membership scheme whereby drivers save 25% every time they charge using the GRIDSERVE app.
Are motorway EV chargers reliable?
GRIDSERVE has invested significantly in modernising the motorway charging network, making the new Super Hubs more dependable than ever.
How many new chargers are being installed?
A total of 96 new ultra-rapid charging across seven motorway sites, with more expansions planned.
Is the electricity supplied at charging hubs renewable?
Yes. GRIDSERVE provides charging powered by clean, renewable energy, including energy generated at our own solar farms.
Will there be electric HGV charging at Baldock?
Yes. The first dedicated motorway eHGV hub will open at Baldock, supporting the future of freight.
