UK solar energy company Gridserve is developing an ultra - fast charging station for EVs . Gridserve is promising that the new forecourt will offer 24 ultra-fast chargers, and be able to charge at a rate of 350kW. No current cars on sale can charge at that rate, with the most powerful chargers being able to deliver 150kW of power at the moment. The project , being built in Braintree , Essex , will feature rooftop solar arrays to power the station and 24 ultra - fast chargers reaching rates of 350 kW. While no EVs on the market can currently charge at this rate , Gridserve is targeting future vehicles , with the claim that full charges could be completed in just 10 minutes . The facility will also include airport - style lounges with cafes and shops for drivers to use while they wait . The company intends to build a network of over 100 similar stations across the UK .
UK solar energy company Gridserve is developing an ultra - fast charging station for EVs . The project , being built in Braintree , Essex , will feature rooftop solar arrays to power the station and 24 ultra - fast chargers reaching rates of 350 kW. While no EVs on the market can currently charge at this rate , Gridserve is targeting future vehicles , with the claim that full charges could be completed in just 10 minutes . The facility will also include airport - style lounges with cafes and shops for drivers to use while they wait . The company intends to build a network of over 100 similar stations across the UK .