The fastest auto charger in the country has been installed by GRIDSERVE at Braintree Electric Forecourt® and is now open to the public.
The fastest public auto charger in the UK has been installed by GRIDSERVE at Braintree Electric Forecourt and is now open to the general public for the first time in the UK. It can add around 100 miles in less than 5 minutes and can deliver a maximum output of up to 360 kW. While this is not a huge jump from the already fast 350 kW charging system that is available at GRIDSERVE Electric Super Hubs and Electric Forecourts, it is an upgrade nonetheless.
With this most recent upgrade, the Braintree Electric Forecourt, one of the most technologically advanced EV charging stations in the world, can now charge 36 EVs at once. Visitors to the location can test drive the newest EVs, look into discounts from GRIDSERVE Car Leasing, and learn more about living with and charging an electric car in addition to the on-site amenities and retail options.
The new 360kw charger is called the ABB Terra 360 and has the ability to add around 62 miles of range in three minutes or fully charge an electric car in less than 15 minutes. The new charger offers dynamic dual-charging, meaning it can handle two vehicles plugged in and charging simultaneously, as the EV charger will dynamically distribute the power between both vehicles.
In the past year, the number of light commercial electric cars frequently charging at locations like the Braintree Electric Forecourt has increased significantly, such as the Ford E-Transit in the image. The major justification is that the economics are currently more than favorable: in terms of cost, performance, and utility, electric light commercial vehicles are now fundamentally superior to their diesel-powered counterparts.
Electricity for the Braintree Electric Forecourt is powered by solar canopies over the chargers and a network of hybrid solar farms run by GRIDSERVE both contribute to the site’s electricity production. For instance, the location is partnered with 10 MW-capable Clay Hill, the UK’s first subsidy-free solar farm. A 6 MWh battery is also on-site at the Electric Forecourt, which helps to balance the system around it and direct energy to the times of day when it is most economical.
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