A new service station on the M6, run by Moto, opened its doors on April 30 creating more than 100 jobs for the region. Located at Junction 1 for Rugby the services are the UK's flagship electric vehicle charging motorway services. It offers 24 rapid-charging points which allow for vehicles to gain 100 miles of charge in less than five minutes.
The service station also offers motorists some top eateries and stores. Such as Marks & Spencer, Greggs, Costa Coffee, KFC, Pret a Manger, Burger King and WHSmith. Giving electric car owners plenty to keep them occupied while they wait for their vehicles to charge.
Moto also says there will be upgraded wifi, contactless charge points and seating booths which will make the service station an ideal place for work meet-ups.
The opening of the service station was delayed due to the covid pandemic. With restrictions now being lifted in the UK it was able to open creating nearly 120 jobs, some of which for retail assistants and team members are still advertised. The new site represents an investment of £40 million.
Ken McMeikan, Chief Executive of Moto, said: “We are delighted to finally be opening our newest Motorway Service Area. At Moto we are committed to sustainable motoring and the part we can play in giving motorists the confidence to switch to electric vehicles over the coming years".
