Gridserve has announced that Moto Exeter is now home to the largest EV charging Super Hub in the country, following the completion of a major expansion at the site.
The Exeter Super Hub now features 48 ultra-rapid charging bays, comprising 44 bays for passenger EVs and four dedicated eHGV charging lanes.
Gridserve has installed EV chargepoint manufacturer ABB Mobility’s latest A400 charger, designed to support the next generation of EVs. Capable of delivering up to 400kW of power, the A400 boasts an award-winning user interface and enhanced reliability, including advanced thermal management that ensures consistent performance under sustained high loads.
Located at J30 of the M5, Moto Exeter serves one of the UK’s busiest motorway corridors and has been upgraded to meet increasing demand and minimise waiting times. Gridserve says that by combining advanced grid connections with best-in-class technology, this location establishes a new benchmark for what EV charging at motorway service areas can achieve.
Daniel Kunkel, CEO of Gridserve, says: “The Moto Exeter Super Hub is a major milestone in our mission to deliver the fastest, most reliable and most convenient EV charging experience in the UK. What started as a legacy site of the Electric Highway has evolved to become the largest, ultra-rapid EV charging station in the country.
“We’re showing what’s possible when long-term infrastructure planning, grid investment and cutting-edge technology from ABB E-mobility comes together to support the shift to electric transport for everyone.”
Moto Hospitality’s chief executive, Ken McMeikan, adds: “The expansion of our Super Hub at Exeter marks a major milestone in our mission to revolutionise EV charging on the UK’s motorway network. Now the UK’s largest EV charging hub, with increased capacity and High Power charging bays, this new facility will provide a significant boost for EV drivers travelling on the M5.
“It demonstrates our continued commitment to enhancing the EV charging experience through greater reliability, simplicity, speed and accessibility at key locations across our network.”
The transformation of Moto Exeter began following Gridserve’s acquisition of the Electric Highway from Ecotricity in 2021. Over the last four years, Moto Exeter has been comprehensively redeveloped through upgraded grid connections and a series of expansions, from 12 ultra-rapid EV charging bays in 2022 to 48 bays in 2026.
