Gridserve has just opened one of its largest charging facilities at Gatwick airport
Based just off the Ring Road South approach to the airport’s south terminal, Gridserve’s ‘Electric Forecourt’ will service electric cars headed to and from the airport, as well as motorists using the nearby M23.
‘Gridserve has been placed in a strategic location and will be available to millions of passengers, commuters, staff, residents and businesses that pass through the area each year,’ said Bronwen Jones, development director at London Gatwick airport.
‘We are making sustainability part of everything we do here at London Gatwick and we are committed to creating a low-carbon economy by providing new infrastructure that everyone can use, so together we can reduce emissions.’
You’ll find an energising 30 EV charging bays at the London Gatwick Electric Forecourt®, the vast majority (22) being our 350kW-capable High Power chargers. These industry-leading EV chargers are available 24/7, feature both CCS and CHAdeMO connectors and allow the latest electric models to acquire 100 miles of range in less than 10 minutes.
There are also four 22kW-capable Low Power AC chargers and four Tesla Superchargers on site, ensuring all types of electric vehicle can charge easily.
While the building may look similar in style to the Norwich Electric Forecourt®, the internal format is quite different, as are the opening times: 4.30am to 10pm coincides with the vast majority of international flights.
Upstairs has been split into three distinct zones. Firstly, there’s a Little Fresh convenience store that features Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology – you simply tap your contactless payment card or smartphone wallet to enter the store, grab any items you need and leave. Myriad sensors (and a little bit of witchcraft) do the rest.
There’s also a Costa Coffee store, now with more seating options and the ability for Costa Club members to pre-order and pay for selected food and drinks prior to arrival. Most visually impactful, however, is the new electric vehicle experience area. Whether it’s combatting a few tabloid myths, learning about maximum charging speedsor booking a test drive, our expert and impartial EV gurus are here to make learning more about electric vehicles your favourite new year’s resolution.
Source: Gridserve
