Working with Ionity, service station operator Extra MSA will increase the number of EV charging facilities by 290% before the end of 2026.
The work will see charging operator Ionity grow from 60 350kW ultra-rapid charge points to a total of 234 across its eight MSAs in England.
As part of the commitment, Extra has expanded its EV capability at Cambridge Services (A14(M11), J24), Cobham Services (M25 J9/10) and Peterborough Services (A1(M) J17 & A605), with each site now having 24 chargers.
To meet its 2026 target, Extra has further plans to significantly increase its EV facilities across its Leeds Skelton Lake Services (M1 J45), Blackburn Services (M65 J4) and Baldock Services (A1(M) J10) sites by the end of the year.
Ionity’s partnership with green energy provider Octopus means all energy powering its ultra-rapid chargers is 100% renewable, making EV travel truly emission-free and climate-neutral.
With more than 720 stations across 24 countries, Ionity provides all EV drivers access to fast-charging along major routes,
delivering a charging site every 60-80 miles across Europe’s highway network.
Extra MSA is also committing to educating the next generation on the career opportunities that EV charging can present. It recently held an EV insights day at Leeds Skelton Lake Services in collaboration with social value specialist, Ahead Partnership, to engage Year 10 students in the conversation around sustainable transportation.
Extra MSA currently operates eight MSAs across England at Baldock (A1(M) J10); Beaconsfield (M40 J2); Blackburn with Darwen (M65 J4); Cambridge (A14(M11) J24); Cobham (M25 J9/10); Cullompton (M5 J28); Leeds Skelton Lake (M1 J45); and Peterborough (A1(M) J17).
Tom Dobson, CEO at Extra MSA Group, said:
“IONITY’s 350kW ultra-fast charge points are some of the highest-powered and most efficient facilities available, reflecting our commitment to investing in the best possible customer experience. We know that we have a part to play in driving forward the net zero agenda, so we’re determined to expand our EV charging provision by almost 300% by end of 2026 and build on our legacy as the UK’s leading motorway service provider for our EV commitment.
“We look forward to continuing to work with IONITY and other partners to ensure that we are leading the way in creating an EV-friendly motorway network and emphasising the importance of green skills, helping to meet the needs of drivers both today and in future.”
Andreas Atkins, Country Manager UK & Ireland at IONITY, said:
“We’ve been partnered with Extra MSA for many years, leading the way in delivering the highest standard of infrastructure on some of the UK’s busiest roads. IONITY chargers not only attract hundreds of thousands of users per year, but also attract new footfall, boosting exposure and revenues for the service stations that are the backbone of UK travel.
“Increasing 350kW chargers across England to meet the 2026 target, shows the demand for more sustainable travel, and aligns with our commitment to more than double the number of publicly available stations and charging points in the UK for the third consecutive year.
“By continuing to expand our ultra-rapid charging infrastructure at key locations, EV drivers can feel assured they’ll have access to convenient, reliable, affordable power to fuel their electric travel across Europe, all powered by 100% renewable energy.”
Image courtesy of Extra MSA/Ionity
