London Gatwick has become the first international airport to open an ‘Electric Forecourt’ – a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) charging station. The brand-new site has 30 high-power and low-power EV chargers available via contactless payment, alongside high-speed WiFi, a lounge area, Costa Coffee, Little Fresh convenience store, and an interactive EV experience area.
“We are proud to be the first international airport to open a GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt,” said Bronwen Jones, Development Director, London Gatwick. “The charging station has been placed in a strategic location and will be available to millions of passengers, commuters, staff, residents and businesses that pass through the area each year. We are making sustainability part of everything we do here at London Gatwick and we are committed to creating a low-carbon economy by providing new infrastructure that everyone can use, so together we can reduce emissions. As we invest in our long-term, future growth additions such as GRIDSERVE are vital to London Gatwick’s ecosystem.”
All charging bays are powered by 100% net zero energy, with the fastest chargers capable of adding up to 100 miles of range in 10 minutes. Visitors can also speak to a ‘GRIDSERVE EV Guru’ to gain advice on which EV may best suit their needs and take the opportunity to test drive an EV.
“As we launch our third Electric Forecourt at London Gatwick, we mark a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable transportation,” said Toddington Harper, CEO, GRIDSERVE. “We are excited to open our first charging facility at an international airport and help London Gatwick on its journey to net zero. Our purpose at GRIDSERVE is to deliver sustainable energy on the scale needed to move the needle on climate change. By creating a destination where people can not only charge but learn more about EVs, we can give drivers the confidence to switch to electric. We look forward to welcoming current and potential EV drivers to our new London Gatwick Electric Forecourt.”
Earlier this year, London Gatwick accelerated its commitment to be net zero for its own Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2030, 10 years ahead of its previous commitment. This ambition is in line with all other airports operated by VINCI Airports in Europe.
