London Gatwick has become the first international airport to open a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) charging station.
The site has 30 high-power and low-power EV chargers available via contactless payment for use by passengers, staff, local residents, commuters, or business fleets.
All charging bays are reportedly powered by 100% net zero energy, with the fastest chargers capable of adding up to 100 miles of range in 10 minutes.
Bronwen Jones, Development Director, London Gatwick said:
“We are proud to be the first international airport to open a GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt […] 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.”
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The Electric Forecourt is located on the Ring Road South approach to London Gatwick’s South Terminal. The building is open every day from 4:30am to 10:00pm, with chargers available 24/7 year-round.
London Gatwick has recently achieved Level 4+ ‘Transition’ of the Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme – the only institutionally-endorsed, global carbon management certification programme for airports.
Earlier this year, London Gatwick accelerated its commitment to be net zero for its own Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2030.
