New electric truck charge points for UK motorways

Six bays with megawatt charging system (MCS) chargers will be installed at each site, with the first site planned to go live during 2026. The chargers, compatible with both CCS and MCS standards, are designed to accommodate a wide range of electric trucks.

Jo Hayward, vice-president, BP mobility and convenience retail, said: “We’re committed to helping fleet operators transition to EV trucks and that means delivering the infrastructure they need where they need it.

“Our partnership with Moto is a perfect fit. The team shares our focus on making electric truck charging as convenient as possible for our customers and providing them with a brilliant experience.

“Together, we’re making it easier for fleet managers to keep their electric trucks moving with less downtime, lower emissions and a clear path to an electric future.”

The project will focus on the UK’s primary motorway corridors, supporting BP’s aim to build a publicly accessible network of multi-energy truck hubs across the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) routes.

BP launched its first European e-truck corridor launched across six sites, spanning a 600km stretch of the Rhine-Alpine corridor, in January 2023. Moto plans to install up to 300 charging bays for electric HGVs at 23 strategic locations by 2030.

Moto’s CEO, Ken McMeikan, said: “At Moto, we’re committed to leading the way in enabling the UK’s electric mobility. By partnering with BP Pulse, we are delivering the infrastructure and innovation electric fleets need, making our vision for long-haul electrification more practical and accessible.”