Family-run Gloucester Services ranked top EV hub across Europe
A SERVICE station in Gloucestershire has been named the best electric vehicle hub in Europe.
Gloucester Services, owned by Westmorland, narrowly missed out on the global title, coming second to Shell Recharge at Bao'an Airport in Shenzhen, China.
The international accolade was awarded by Global Convenience Store Focus, which aims to promote the adoption of electric vehicles and improve the experience for EV drivers.
The services, which are located on the M5, have 24 EV charging points and 16 Tesla charging points.
Nabil Subuh, CEO of Westmorland, said: "In our industry, Westmorland is a small family-owned independent business, delighted to be recognised for doing business differently.
"Electric vehicles are the future for our business and we're investing in that future, creating unique places to stop and recharge with proper food that reflects the flavour of the locality."
The services, which celebrated their 10th birthday last year, have created more than 400 jobs and invested nearly £5 million in local community charity partnerships.
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