National electric truck recharging hubs on the way

This hurdle is about to be overcome with news that a new national network of charging stations is to be built, with the first 15 ‘superhubs’ to be opened by the end of 2027.

Motorway services operator Moto plans to install up to 300 charging bays for electric HGVs at 23 strategic locations by 2030. Construction of the first two at Exeter and Tamworth is due to start in April, following a recent planning approval.

The superhubs are expected to provide capacity for up to 5,000 electric trucks, reducing emissions by more than 500,000 metric tons of CO₂ per year, the equivalent of planting more than 20 million trees.

Moto's CEO Ken McMeikan said: “Just as we have done for passenger cars, where we now have over 1,000 EV charging bays, Moto will lead the way in creating a sustainable, accessible and reliable charging network for trucks and lorries. Our eHGV superhubs will support the decarbonisation of the transportation network, a key part of the energy transition. This critical infrastructure will unlock electric freight growth for the UK economy.”

With the logistics industry under increasing pressure to decarbonise, Moto says it will work with industry partners and Government to create the new network, enabling fleet operators to meet environmental targets while keeping the nation’s supply chains moving.

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