Extra MSA and Gridserve has worked together on two new electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs at Cobham and Peterborough services.
Twenty-four additional charging bays have been installed at Cobham Services (M25 J9/10) and eighteen additional charging bays have also been installed at Peterborough Services (A1(M) J17), bringing the total to 48 high-power chargers through Extra’s ongoing partnerships with both IONITY and GRIDSERVE.
The chargers will be capable of supplying 400kW, enabling drivers with the latest car models to add over 100 miles of range in less than 10 minutes.
The new opening at Cobham is one of a number of installations that have happened as part of the Super Hubs partnership, such as Baldock, Beaconsfield and Cambridge.
Each installation enables Extra MSA’s customers nationwide to access a minimum of 12 high-power Gridserve chargers per location – with further EV charger expansions occurring at the network’s Leeds and Cullompton sites throughout 2026.
Since 2021, Gridserve and Extra have worked in partnership, with Gridserve providing Medium Power EV charging across Extra’s network since it acquired the Electric Highway in 2021.
Tom Dobson, CEO at Extra MSA Group, said:
“Our ambition has always been to go the ‘Extra mile’ for our customers, whether that’s through great food, drink and retail, high-quality design and amenity, or world-class EV charging.
“We’re proud to continue our partnership with Gridserve in future-proofing our services nationwide. As one of the most trusted names in the EV charging industry, partnering with Gridserve has provided us with the infrastructure to meet high-speed charging customer demand and contribute to wider efforts of decarbonising the motorway network.”
Rebecca Trebble, Chief Customer Officer for Gridserve, said:
“We’re proud of our ongoing partnership with Extra MSA and of the innovative steps we’ve taken to help make this 24-bay Super Hub at Cobham a reality.
“Our technical expertise in delivering ultra-rapid EV charging infrastructure continues to make us a partner of choice, and together with Extra MSA, we’re building a network that gives drivers the confidence to charge quickly, easily and reliably wherever they travel.”
Daniel Kunkel, CEO of Gridserve, said:
“We’re incredibly proud to expand our partnership with Extra at Peterborough Services. Both of our organisations share the same vision – putting customers and the planet at the heart of everything we do.
“Increasing the number of chargers to eighteen clearly shows our shared commitment to high-quality amenities and sustainability. Together, we’re building a network that gives EV drivers the confidence to be able to charge quickly, easily and reliably, wherever they travel.”
Image courtesy of Extra MSA/Gridserve
