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Location details: The GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt® at Braintree, Essex provides rapid charging conveniently located on the A131. The fast charging station offers High Power EV on-the-go charging compatible with all new electric cars. Electric car drivers simply plug in and tap to pay, either via contactless card or device, or the GRIDSERVE app. Near the public EV charging station you’ll find a Costa Coffee, Little Fresh convenience store, toilets, meeting rooms and relaxing lounge with free WiFi.
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We care as much about maximising the quality of your EV charging experience as we do minimising the quantity of your charging time. Our facilities have been designed to be fully accessible and inclusive from the outset.
We are open for EV charging 24/7, 365 days a year. Outside of retail hours, you can call our Customer Service hotline on 0800 240 4242 if you need assistance with charging.
The Forecourt is open from 7am – 9pm, 7 days a week. Our retail centre includes Costa Coffee, Little Fresh convenience store, and other facilities – a wellness area, toilets and a kids’ zone. Retail opening times can be subject to change during and Christmas and New Year.
You can book one of our private office pods for collaborative work or a quiet space. Prices vary depending on the size of the room, and can be booked for as little as an hour.
Yes, we welcome dogs to our Electric Forecourts®. So grab yourself an iced latte and a puppuccino for your furry best friend while you charge up.