GRIDSERVE Stevenage : The Global Blueprint Behind EVCC™ Pedas RSA
- Levn admin
- Aug 5
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 21
As Malaysia enters a new chapter in sustainable mobility, EVCC™ Pedas RSA takes inspiration from one of the world’s most forward-thinking EV charging destinations: the GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt® in Stevenage, United Kingdom. More than just a place to recharge electric vehicles, Stevenage represents the future of roadside development—an intersection of ESG values, cutting-edge infrastructure, and traveller-centric design.
GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt®, Stevenage: Where Convenience Meets Clean Energy
Opened in April 2022, the Stevenage Electric Forecourt® is GRIDSERVE’s second flagship EV charging facility after Braintree. Strategically located next to the Stevenage railway station in Hertfordshire, the site serves as a powerful demonstration of how EV infrastructure can be seamlessly integrated into urban transport hubs.
This Electric Forecourt® features a total of 30 charging bays, including 22 ultra-rapid DC chargers capable of up to 350kW, six 22kW AC chargers, and two Tesla Superchargers. The charging experience is supported by renewable energy from GRIDSERVE’s own hybrid solar + battery farms, ensuring 100% clean energy powers every vehicle that plugs in.
More than just fast charging, Stevenage offers a full suite of lifestyle amenities. On-site retail includes Costa Coffee, WHSmith, and Little Fresh, with indoor lounge areas, co-working pods, free Wi-Fi, restrooms, and even a dedicated EV educational centre. Every element is designed to reduce range anxiety and encourage adoption of electric vehicles by transforming charging from a chore into a comfortable, productive break.
ESG at the Core of Every Design Decision
GRIDSERVE’s Electric Forecourt® is an ESG showcase. The site is powered entirely by renewable energy sourced from GRIDSERVE’s solar farms, including the UK’s first subsidy-free solar farm at Clayhill. Integrated battery energy storage smooths grid impact during peak hours. The site’s landscaping includes biodiversity features and sustainable water management, while its proximity to rail promotes multimodal connectivity and carbon reduction.
Governance and transparency are central to GRIDSERVE’s model. From carbon reporting to customer education, the Stevenage facility embodies the full scope of ESG principles—not just environmental performance, but also social impact and commercial accountability.
This innovative model has won national recognition, including awards for high-street innovation and sustainability. It is regularly featured in the UK government’s Net Zero strategies as an exemplar of future-ready roadside infrastructure.
Commercial Model: EV Charging Meets Retail Economics
A key insight from GRIDSERVE’s model is its integration of retail economics into infrastructure. Co-locating popular brands within the EV charging facility increases dwell time and consumer spend—turning range anxiety into revenue opportunity. This model creates long-term commercial viability without compromising sustainability.
Customers stay longer, shop more, and leave with a positive impression of EV travel. The result is a self-sustaining ecosystem where clean energy and commerce reinforce each other.
EVCC™ Pedas RSA: Bringing the Forecourt Vision to Malaysia
EVCC™ Pedas RSA, positioned along the PLUS Expressway corridor between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, draws directly from this global benchmark. While Stevenage sits in an urban commuter hub, Pedas RSA is designed as a high-impact stopover for long-distance drivers, logistics players, and domestic tourism.
Inspired by GRIDSERVE’s holistic model, EVCC™ Pedas RSA will integrate:
Fast-charging EV bays and solar-powered canopies
ESG-compliant features including rainwater harvesting and energy-efficient design
Retail offerings tailored for high traffic volumes and lifestyle needs
Platinum-rated GreenRE certification for sustainability excellence
What makes Pedas RSA unique is its dual-access configuration—serving both highway traffic and nearby educational institutions and towns. It is also the first in Malaysia to be developed privately under an EV Charging Corridor™ (EVCC™) master plan that aligns with the country’s National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).
Conclusion
The GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt® in Stevenage has redefined what EV infrastructure should look like: clean, accessible, commercially viable, and ESG-aligned. It proves that EV hubs can be more than utilitarian—they can be places people actually look forward to visiting.
EVCC™ Pedas RSA brings that vision to Malaysia, creating a future-ready hub that merges infrastructure, sustainability, and user experience. As EV adoption grows, Pedas RSA will serve not only as a place to recharge—but as a catalyst for reimagining how we move.
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