Roadchef Opens New High-Powered Super Hub At Rownhams Services Eastbound

Six new high-powered 350kW capable chargers at Roadchef Rownhams Eastbound on the M27

Roadchef has announced the opening of their latest High-Powered Super Hub at Rownhams Services Eastbound, with six 350KW chargers now available and conveniently located outside of Southampton on the M27 eastbound.

The new electric vehicle (EV) charging 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 Chedemo 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 enjoy the various other services offered at Roadchef Rownhams eastbound, including complimentary Wi-Fi and access to the UK’s most popular hospitality and retail brands, such as Costa, McDonalds and WH Smith.

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.”


With over 70 High-Power chargers, over 40 GRIDSERVE Medium Power chargers, and 24 standalone AC chargers across 30 sites. Roadchef is at the forefront of upgrading and expanding the UK’s EV charging network, with fast and high-power facilities. The motorway service area operator is contributing to the growing number of charging facilities in the UK with 59,590 electric vehicle charging points across the country, representing a 47% increase in the total number of charging devices since March 2023 according to Zap Map.

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