New GRIDSERVE Electric Super Hub opens at Fort Kinnaird Retail Park

Ultra-rapid EV charging now available for shoppers and travelers at Fort Kinnaird Retail Park
12 ultra-rapid 400kW-capable charging bays now operational
New electric vehicle charging location part of GRIDSERVE’s partnership with British Land

February 26, 2026

Visitors to Fort Kinnaird Retail Park can now charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at speed while shopping, thanks to the opening of a new GRIDSERVE Electric Super Hub.

Located next to the A1 in Newcraighall, south-east Edinburgh, Fort Kinnaird is one of the UK’s largest outdoor retail destinations with over 70 shops, restaurants and leisure options, making it a hugely popular destination for the region.

The new Electric Super Hub features 12 ultra-rapid charging bays, located near Caffè Nero, equipped with the latest 400kW-capable chargers and powered by 100% net-zero carbon energy. Plug in and the latest electric vehicles will be able to add more than 100-miles of range in less than 10 minutes. To make charging even more convenient, all chargers are available 24/7, accept contactless payment and feature an improved user interface with large screen that displays the vehicle’s real-time charging status.

Electric Super Hubs are a vital part of GRIDSERVE’s nationwide EV charging network, the GRIDSERVE Electric Highway, and Fort Kinnaird is one of five retail parks owned by British Land that GRIDSERVE is supporting with the fastest, most reliable and most convenient EV charging provision.

Daniel Kunkel, CEO at GRIDSERVE, said: “It’s fantastic to bring ultra-rapid charging to Fort Kinnaird combining speed with convenience. This location underlines GRIDSERVE’s commitment to expanding super-fast, reliable EV charging infrastructure across Scotland and the UK, making it easier than ever for EV drivers to charge confidently as part of their everyday journeys.”

Liam Smith, Centre Director at Fort Kinnaird, added: “Introducing electric vehicle charging at Fort Kinnaird is an important step forward for us. More of our shoppers from the local community and beyond are choosing to use EV or hybrid cars, so we need to make it as easy as possible for them to make greener travel choices. It’s about keeping pace with how people want to travel, while doing our bit for the environment.”

Picture: Liam Smith (left) Centre Director of Fort Kinnaird, pictured with Matt Sidwell (right) Senior Construction Project Manager, GRIDSERVE

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Matt Sidwell, GRIDSERVE, and Fort Kinnaird's Liam Smith

GRIDSERVE EV charging Super Hub at Fort Kinnaird retail Park, near Edinburgh, Scotland

About GRIDSERVE

GRIDSERVE is a technology-enabled electric vehicle charging and sustainable energy business, on a mission to make EV easy. The company is committed to delivering charging infrastructure at the speed and scale to move the needle on climate change and prevent global temperature rises exceeding 1.5°C of warming.

GRIDSERVE is delivering world-class High Power EV charging across the GRIDSERVE Electric Highway, at Electric Forecourts® and Electric Super Hubs found on the UK’s motorways and Electric Retail Hubs at popular shopping destinations, all powered by net zero energy.