GRIDSERVE
GRIDSERVE is the UK's most ambitious EV charging company, building full-service Electric Forecourts powered by co-located solar and battery storage. Founded in 2017, they've built a "Sun-to-Wheel" ecosystem covering over 85% of UK motorway corridors. Their flagship forecourts feature 30+ charging bays, Costa Coffee concessions, lounge seating and private work pods.
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Driver satisfaction
2,000+
200+
360 kW
85% of UK motorways
Pricing
PAYG (contactless)
82–89p/kWh
💳 GRIDSERVE Plus
£7.99/month
25% off charging
Discount applies to first 208 kWh per month. Break-even is roughly 36 kWh charged at the standard rate.
Connectors & payment
CONNECTOR TYPES
- CCS (up to 360 kW)
- CHAdeMO
- Type 2 AC (up to 22 kW)
PAYMENT METHODS
- Contactless
- GRIDSERVE App
- RFID card
- GRIDSERVE Plus membership
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- Flagship Electric Forecourts with café, WiFi & lounge
- Up to 360 kW ultra-rapid on forecourts
- Autocharge available (CCS, selected EVs)
- Sun-to-Wheel green energy sourcing
- GRIDSERVE Plus saves 25% for frequent users
✗ Cons
- Among the pricier networks at 82–89p/kWh PAYG
- Prices vary by location (forecourt vs motorway)
- Membership only cost-effective for regular users
Octary driver tips
💡 Insider tips for GRIDSERVE
Use the GRIDSERVE app to pre-authorise at £10 rather than the £60 contactless pre-auth. Autocharge (plug-and-go) is live for compatible CCS vehicles. Off-peak discounts appear in the app at flagship forecourts.
Where to find them
📍 Electric Forecourts (Stevenage, Norwich, Braintree, Gatwick)
📍 Motorway service areas nationwide
📍 Retail and supermarket sites
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