Motorway services operator Moto Hospitality has opened its new ultra-rapid charging hub, Moto CHARGE, at its Exeter site.
The launch expands the existing EV infrastructure at the service station, with 100 ultra-rapid passenger EV charging bays now in operation.
The expansion is part of Moto’s plan to invest more than £500 million across its nationwide estate, with drivers able to benefit from ultra-rapid charging speeds of up to 400kW.
This enables the latest EV models to add up to 100 miles of range in less than 10 minutes, as well as fully accessible bays and seamless multiple payment options.
The hub’s capacity has been boosted by the rollout of 24Moto CHARGE ultra-rapid EV charging bays complementing the site’s existing infrastructure, which includes 32 Tesla and 44 GRIDSERVE high-power charging bays.
It also includes capacity for commercial fleets, including four dedicated eHGV charging bays. Bays also provide provision for extra-large electric vehicles. Drivers towing caravans or trailers can now remain coupled throughout their charging session.
Ken McMeikan, CEO of Moto Hospitality, said:
“Our vision is to transform the UK’s rest stop experience and one of the many transformations for motorists over the coming years is the transition to electric vehicles and clean energies. The creation of our new Mega Hub at Exeter with 24 Moto CHARGE ultra-rapid EV charging bays is an absolutely huge milestone that will leave motorists in no doubt of Moto’s ambition to provide the EV charging facilities that customers need and deserve.”
Daniel Kunkel, CEO of GRIDSERVE said:
“EV charging hubs like Exeter show what’s possible when long-term infrastructure planning, grid investment and cutting-edge technology comes together to support the shift to electric transport for everyone. We’re proud of our partnership with Moto, both here at Exeter and beyond.
“And as EV adoption continues to accelerate, GRIDSERVE remains committed to building the infrastructure required to support cleaner transport.”
Image courtesy of Moto Hospitality
