Extra MSA Group and Ionity have expanded their ultra-rapid EV charging hub at Leeds Skelton Lake Services (M1 J45), adding 10 new high-power charging bays.
Capable of delivering speeds up to 400kW, these ultra-rapid units can add more than 100 miles of driving range to compatible EVs in less than 10 minutes.
The expansion brings the total number of Ionity high-power chargers at the Leeds site to 16.
A total of 24 of these 400kW Ionity chargers can also be found at MSA Group’s other major strategic motorway locations, including Cambridge (A14(M11), J24), Cobham (M25 J9/10), Peterborough Services (A1(M) J17 & A605), Blackburn (M65, J4) and Baldock Services (A1(M) J10).
Through Ionity’s partnership with green energy supplier Octopus Energy, all power delivered through these chargers comes from 100% renewable sources.
Andreas Atkins, country manager UK & Ireland at Ionity, said, “To keep the UK’s EV revolution rolling, it’s not enough to provide charging points alone.
“Drivers want effortless, convenient experiences that allow them to recharge themselves as well as their vehicles.
“Something as simple as a quiet place to drink your favourite coffee can transform the experience of waiting for your vehicle to charge.
“Partnership with a brand such as Extra is so important if we’re to deliver that kind of experience.”
Tom Dobson, CEO at Extra MSA Group, said, “We’re proud to continue collaborating with Ionity to deliver high-quality, world-class EV chargers that meet changing customer demand, making their lives easier while helping to decarbonise the road network.
“As one of the leading EV charging operators across Europe, Ionity provides reliable EV facilities which remain a fundamental pillar in helping us meet our net zero goals and make our operations more sustainable.”
