Motorway services operator Roadchef has launched a new Super Hub of ultra-rapid chargers at Rownhams Services Eastbound on the M27.

The hub has been opened in partnership with Gridserve and features six new 350kW chargers

Located on the south coast, just outside of Southampton, the hub has been opened in partnership with Gridserve and features six new 350kW chargers.

The facilities will allow drivers to fully charge their vehicles in a matter of minutes. All Gridserve Electric Super Hubs feature CCS connectors and one charger at Rownhams has both CCS and CHAdeMO demo connectors, accepts contactless payment, and provides real-time status updates to a number of popular EV charging maps. The chargers are powered by 100% net zero carbon energy.

EV drivers will also be able to make use of the other facilities at Roadchef Rownhams eastbound, including complimentary Wi-Fi, plus Costa, McDonalds and WH Smith stores.

Paul Comer, director of EV implementation at Roadchef, commented: “This is another fantastic milestone for Roadchef and our partnership with Gridserve. as we level up EV charging infrastructure across the country.

“We are absolutely committed to supporting Britain’s journey to become safer and greener. This latest Super Hub will provide much welcomed further access to charging facilities on the South Coast, the development of which are crucial to achieve the UK’s goal of becoming net zero by 2050.”

Roadchef is committed to upgrading and expanding the UK’s EV charging network, and now has more than 70 high-power chargers, over 40 Gridserve medium power chargers and 24 standalone AC chargers across 30 sites.