Developing infrastructure for electric freight
GRIDSERVE has been working to close gaps in Britain’s charging landscape. One of the most significant is electric HGV charging, a recognised barrier for haulage operations considering the switch.
The eHGV charging hubs at Extra Baldock on the A1(M) and Moto Exeter on the M5 are the first sites delivered under the Electric Freightway project, funded through the Department for Transport. An electric DAF XF completed a 200-mile journey between the two hubs, demonstrating that carbon-free freight is becoming a legitimate reality.
GRIDSERVE has also expanded its partnership with Extra MSA. The two have collaborated on seven all-new Super Hubs, with expansion expected to add 96 high-power charging bays across the Extra estate by late 2026. Each Super Hub will feature the latest 400kW-capable chargers, delivering enough energy for the latest models to add over 100 miles of range in less than ten minutes.
GRIDSERVE announced Daniel Kunkel as its new CEO in February 2025. Daniel moved to GRIDSERVE following his tenure as CEO of ubitricity, which grew to become one of Europe’s largest public on-street EV charging networks with 13,500 charge points.
The broader picture looks encouraging. According to the SMMT, around one in five new cars in the UK is now battery electric, making the UK Europe’s second biggest new electric car market. Charge point numbers have doubled in the past two years.
For GRIDSERVE, the construction challenge has never been greater, but nor has the opportunity. With experienced new leadership and an infrastructure agenda under way, GRIDSERVE appears well-placed to remain at the heart of the country’s electric future.
