According to the partners, they want to offer the convenience and amenities of a petrol station to electric car drivers looking to charge their vehicle in “all-new ways”.
Two eco-companies have partnered to bring high-powered EV charging forecourts for electric vehicles to the UK.
SportsArt, a green fitness brand that develops sustainable gym equipment, and Gridserve a tech-enabled international sustainable energy business, will complete construction this month of the first all-new Electric Forecourt, located close to Braintree, Essex. The Essex location will be the first of more than 100 sites planned to be built out by Gridserve in the next five years.
According to the partners, they want to offer the convenience and amenities of a petrol station to electric car drivers looking to charge their vehicle in “all-new ways”.
The site will have 30 rapid car chargers in total. Another 24 will be provided by ABB and provide charging for all EV models. There will also be six Tesla Superchargers dedicated to the brand’s models.
“We’re excited to be a part of this progressive partnership with Gridserve,” said Ruben Mejia, executive vice president of SportsArt. “SportsArt’s mission is to deliver sustainable and eco-friendly options; the Electric Forecourt is a prime example of an innovative opportunity that will bring these alternatives to an entire community.”
While vehicles are charging, drivers will be able to take advantage of the amenities including SportsArt’s upright cycles that allow users to burn calories while also reducing their carbon footprint
Key amenities of the Electric Forecourt include:
While vehicles are charging, drivers will be able to take advantage of the amenities including SportsArt’s upright cycles that allow users to burn calories while also reducing their carbon footprint. The technology captures human energy produced through pedalling and turns it into usable energy to contribute to the power grid for charging vehicles.
“Partnering with SportsArt forms a key part of our mission to support education initiatives, helping people to understand more about energy, and how clean energy can help contribute towards healthy and more sustainable lifestyles,” said Toddington Harper, founder and CEO of Gridserve.
“This fully-loaded customer experience will cater to a range of consumer and driver needs.”
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