GIGATONS launches strategic partnership with Grimshaw to deliver EV charging infrastructure

GIGATONS, a technology and funding company, whose team founded and until recently led the deployment of GRIDSERVE’s EV charging business in the UK, will work with Grimshaw to develop a suite of designs that can be deployed and integrated across different city locations and transport systems: passenger vehicles, taxis, buses, heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), marine, and aviation solutions. The solution promotes an approach that is inherently sustainable and composable, adopting modular principles, providing a distinct, recognisable seamless experience and identity for users.

The designs incorporate a system of expressed structural canopies which provide protection to charging bays and visual direction to users as well as hosting high-performance PVs detailed to capture as much energy as possible, whatever the location. The efficiency of the form takes its cue from nature: branched glulam timber houses the technology and drainage in the trunk, supporting elements such as screens, lighting and audio. This highly configurable kit of parts will enable offsite prefabrication and a systemised approach that reduces transportation demands, construction time and prolongs the built life.

This work will also be part of GIGATONS’ contribution under its partnership with SAVI (Smart Autonomous Vehicle Industry), a cluster formed by Abu Dhabi Investment Officer (ADIO) in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, to focus on smart e-mobility solutions across land, sea, and air.

Toddington Harper, co-CEO of GIGATONS, and CEO of GIGASERVE, highlighted the significance of this collaboration:

“This partnership with Grimshaw represents a pivotal step in our mission to create a seamless and sustainable EV charging network for our global partners. Grimshaw’s design excellence, combined with our deep operational expertise, will allow us to offer innovative and adaptable solutions across all modes of electric transport. Together, we aim to redefine the charging experience for businesses and consumers worldwide.”

Neill McClements, Partner at Grimshaw 

“This collaboration with GIGATONS builds on our legacy - pioneering design that brings forward research and technology and advocates for buildings and places that have real impact. We will have a unique opportunity to accelerate the change that is needed across our cities in the adoption of EV but also ensure its integration is contextualised, efficient, scalable and through ingenuity brings beauty. Our own sustainability targets align with GIGATONS, with a commitment to design net zero carbon ready buildings by the end of 2025 and socially and environmentally regenerative buildings and assets by 2030.“

This collaboration will offer GIGATONS’ platform partners access to aesthetically and technically advanced solutions that prioritise efficiency, sustainability, and user experience:  setting new standards for both functionality and design.

For further information and to arrange interviews with GIGATONS, please contact:

Will Spragg 

will.spragg@greenhouse.agency  

+447528307499 

Jessie Wilson 

Jessie.wilson@greenhouse.agency  

+447763540629 

 About GIGATONS  

Headquartered in ADGM, Abu Dhabi, UAE, GIGATONS is a next-generation technology and funding platform business accelerating gigatons of CO₂ reductions by scaling Net Zero Transport and Critical Power Infrastructure. By mobilising and tokenising capital, and integrating blockchain, AI, and leading-edge sustainable energy technologies, GIGATONS’ GIGA Protocol unlocks scalable, verifiable, and impactful transition era opportunities worldwide. Building on the success of GRIDSERVE, the UK’s leading sun-to-wheel EV charging business created by the founders of GIGATONS, the business aims to replicate and expand these achievements globally.  

GIGATONS invites public and private sector stakeholders to join them in scaling solutions that accelerate the flow of capital into net zero infrastructure with measurable, verifiable CO₂ reductions. Together, we can achieve gigatons of impact, drive economic growth, and secure a sustainable future for all. 

About Grimshaw

Grimshaw is an international architectural practice delivering buildings, infrastructure and places that are underpinned by the principles of humane, enduring, sustainable design. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Dubai, Melbourne and Sydney, Grimshaw employs over 550 staff. The practice’s international portfolio covers all major sectors and has been honoured with over 200 international design awards. https://grimshaw.global

For further information, images and interview requests in respect of Grimshaw please contact:

Liz Earwaker, Head of Marketing and Communications

liz.earwaker@grimshaw.global

M: +44 07789 755632