GRIDSERVE, the UK’s most used electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has announced the opening of a new 32-bay Electric Super Hub at Moto Tamworth Services in the West Midlands.
This includes 24 bays for passenger cars and a further eight bays designed specifically for extra-large EVs, including extended-wheelbase electric vans, electric coaches, electric tow cars with caravans and electric HGVs.
Located at Junction 10 of the M42, the site significantly expands public charging capacity across the West Midlands, serving both private motorists and commercial operators while helping accelerate the UK’s transition to electric transport.
At the heart of the development is a major upgrade to the local electricity network, including a new 14MVA primary substation capable of supplying enough electricity to power a large town.
While the UK Government’s Green Recovery Fund supported the installation of new 33kV cable infrastructure to the Moto site, the primary substation and associated electrical infrastructure that flows into the Moto estate was jointly funded by GRIDSERVE and Moto.
Over the last two years, GRIDSERVE has led the delivery of the project, overseeing the design, engineering and construction activities which now supplies high-voltage power to both GRIDSERVE and Moto Charge facilities, as well as having substantial capacity for future growth.
From launch, GRIDSERVE is providing 24 ultra-rapid charging bays for passenger vehicles, including three dedicated accessible bays. Each bay features the latest 360kW-capable chargers, enabling the latest models to add up to 100 miles of range in less than 10 minutes. As with all GRIDSERVE locations, the chargers are contactless and powered exclusively by net zero energy.
A separate area provides eight extra-large EV charging bays, featuring a custom drive-through layout with 350kW-capable chargers positioned on both sides. This design accommodates all charging port locations and enables emerging, larger electric vehicles to navigate charging bays more easily, while drivers towing caravans or trailers can remain coupled throughout the charging session.
The project has required close collaboration between multiple energy partners, including Distribution Network Operator (DNO) National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) and independent distribution network operator Last Mile, demonstrating the increasingly sophisticated coordination needed to deliver large-scale electric infrastructure, it added.
Daniel Kunkel, CEO of GRIDSERVE, said:
“Today’s opening represents far more than the launch of another EV charging hub. It demonstrates the scale of investment needed to support the UK’s transition to electric transport and shows how effective a stable policy framework can be in unlocking private sector investment. The investment we have made at Moto Tamworth not only creates capacity for today’s charging demand, but for the rapid growth in EV adoption we expect over the coming years.
“The ZEV mandate has given businesses like GRIDSERVE the confidence to plan and invest in critical infrastructure across the UK. Having that certainty is essential for projects like Moto Tamworth, which require significant upfront investment and long-term commitment. Without it, delivering infrastructure of this size and ambition would simply not be possible.”
Ken McMeikan, Chief Executive Officer of Moto Hospitality, said:
“We are committed to providing customers with market-leading EV charging facilities across our motorway service areas. Our continued partnership with GRIDSERVE is helping to create the charging network drivers need today, while ensuring our sites are ready for the increasing demand we’ll see in the years ahead.”
Anthony Willis, Sector Manager at Actemium UK, who acted as Principal Contractor on the site, added:
“Moto Tamworth demonstrates that next-generation EV Super Hubs require far more than charger installation alone. They demand early engagement, close collaboration and a trusted partner with the end-to-end engineering expertise to deliver complex power infrastructure at scale. Just as importantly, these projects must be built around the client’s operational needs, ensuring reliable charging performance today while enabling future growth tomorrow.”
