GRIDSERVE Electric Vehicle Forecourt – Gatwick, London

GRIDSERVE

Gatwick, London

Bowman Riley designed and delivered an innovative electric vehicle charging forecourt and hub at London’s Gatwick Airport, our third completed major scheme for GRIDSERVE.

We coordinated the design team and collaborated closely with GRIDSERVE to introduce the most advanced electric vehicle charging facility at one of the UK’s busiest airports, showcasing a compact electric forecourt concept model.

Powered by net zero carbon energy encompassing homegrown energy generation from GRIDSERVE’s solar farms, the project will help decarbonise travel to Gatwick, helping the 30 million annual visitors use electric vehicles.

For a reliable power supply, the project incorporates a 5mW battery storage system with diverse charging spaces, accommodating various electric vehicle models, along with 45kW photovoltaic roof panels for sustainable operations. These features aided in the achievement of an A EPC rating, reinforcing the sustainability credentials of the site.

At Gatwick, the hub building offers a range of amenities, making it a holistic space for electric vehicle users, including a Costa Coffee, a Simply Fresh convenience store, an electric vehicle showroom, a lounge area with Wi-Fi, a bookable meeting room, and washrooms.

Now open at the South Terminal of London Gatwick Airport, it’s the first of its kind at a European international airport.

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