New ultra-rapid charging hubs announced
Gridserve has announced the opening of its latest Electric Super Hub with Roadchef at Folkestone M20 Services as Osprey Charging has also opened a new facility at Twyford Services.
Gridserve’s site is situated close to the M20 and key routes to the Channel Tunnel, with 12 x 360kW-capable charging bays, powerful enough for the latest electric vehicles to acquire 100 miles of range in less than 10 minutes.
Folkestone M20 Services
The site is powered by net zero energy and offers a simple ‘plug in and pay’ two-step charging process with contactless payment.
By late 2026, drivers will be able to plug into 96 high-power chargers across other high traffic Gridserve Super Hub locations, including Beaconsfield (opening this December), Baldock, Cambridge, Cobham, Cullompton, Leeds Skelton Lake and Peterborough.
It comes as drivers in the Midlands and West of England will be able to use another large ultra-rapid EV charging hubs at Evesham, Worcestershire – developed and operated by Osprey Charging.
Osprey’s new facility provides 16 ultra-rapid chargers, and is positioned at Twyford Services just off the A46 and A44. The site is in an area identified by National Highways as a “cold spot” in rapid charging provision on the Strategic Road Network.
The hub uses Kempower ultra-rapid chargers capable of delivering up to 300kW, typically adding around 100 miles of range in 15-20 minutes depending on the vehicle.
Daniel Kunkel (left) and Ian Johnston
Daniel Kunkel, CEO of Gridserve said:
“The opening of our new Electric Super Hub at Roadchef Folkestone M20 marks another important step in building a truly national charging network that drivers can depend on. Perfectly positioned near the Channel Tunnel, this hub serves as both a final stop for UK motorists heading into Europe and a welcoming first charge for drivers arriving from France.
Ian Johnston, CEO of Osprey Charging said:
“Reliable, high-power charging hubs on major UK roads are essential for the transition to electric vehicles. Twyford Services is a flagship site for Osprey – a large, purpose-built hub in a location that needed better charging coverage.
“Because we own the land, we have been able to build a bigger, future-proofed site using our latest technology, giving drivers the confidence they need to travel long distances in an EV. This is exactly the kind of reliable, super-fast infrastructure the UK needs as electric vehicle adoption continues to grow.”
“Wherever they’re coming from, or heading to, we want every driver to benefit from the high speed, assured reliability and ultra convenience that continue to make Gridserve the most used charging network in the UK.”
Walt Antrim, Head of EV Implementation at Roadchef, added:
“Folkestone is a critical location for EV drivers travelling both domestically and internationally, sitting at one of the UK’s busiest gateways to Europe. By expanding charging capacity here, we’re helping ensure drivers have access to fast, dependable charging at a key gateway, supporting the continued growth of electric vehicle travel.”
As competition in the sector grows, operators such as Gridserve and Osprey see a growing, compelling customer offer and market opportunity:
Faster charging, less waiting: ultra-rapid power means shorter stops and fewer queues, perfect for drivers making motorway journeys.
More bays = more confidence: with 96 new charging bays arriving across seven major locations, drivers can depend on better availability at key points along the network.
Better service-area experiences: each Super Hub is situated at a well-equipped Extra motorway service area, offering filling and tasty food, clean facilities and comfortable spaces while your EV charges.
Encouraging more drivers to go electric: reliable, high-power motorway charging makes the switch to an electric vehicle feel far more realistic for many drivers.