More than an EV charging destination
The Norwich Electric Forecourt® is so much more than an EV charging destination. It features inspiring areas to work, rest and shop, with some of your favourite brands including M&S Food, Costa and WHSmith.
There are office pods that are rentable by the hour, plus a dedicated electric vehicle showroom – just without any pushy sales people. All our furnishings and finishes have been considered through a lens of sustainability to create a vibe that is so hygge, you’ll probably want to pack your dressing gown.
Test drives
The future is electric
Back-to-back test drives with the latest models are now available at the Norwich Electric Forecourt®. Experience electric now.
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Office pods
Climate-controlled, soundproofed, and ergonomically designed, our office pods are rentable by the hour and can accommodate individuals and small groups looking to concentrate and collaborate.
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Meet our chargers
Connector types: CCS, CHAdeMO
Our High Power chargers are the most powerful in the country and can provide a maximum 350kW capacity, meaning the latest electric vehicles can gain 100 miles of range in less than 10 minutes.
Connector types: Type 2
Our Low Power chargers provide even more EV charging flexibility as they use a Type 2 connector and provide a maximum 22kW capacity. You’ll find the Type 2 connector on most plug-in electric vehicles, regardless of age.
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We are open for charging 24/7, 365 days a year. Outside of retail hours, you can call our customer service hotline on +44 333 1234 333 if you need assistance with charging.
The Norwich Electric Forecourt® is open from 6am – 9pm, 7 days a week. Retail opening times can be subject to change during and Christmas and New Year. Retail includes Costa Coffee, M&S Food, WHSmith and other facilities including an electric car leasing showroom, toilets and a kids’ zone. The Post Office® is open Monday – Friday 9.00 – 17.30, Saturday from 9.00 – 14.30, and Sunday from 9.00 – 12.00.
There’s no better way to decide on a new car than take it for a test drive, particularly if you’re thinking of switching to an electric car. GRIDSERVE is leading the way in electric car leasing and we offer a one-stop shop to test, lease and charge your next car at our Norwich Electric Forecourt®. You can experience back-to-back test drives for a whole range of new car makes and models. Fancy driving an electric car? Book a Test Drive
You can book one of our private, well-equipped meeting pods at the Norwich Electric Forecourt® for collaborative work or a quiet space. Bookings can be taken for a minimum of one hour and prices vary depending on the size of the room. For more information or to reserve a meeting pod, follow this link