Finnish charging infrastructure manufacturer Kempower has supplied the technology for a new public electric truck charging hub at the Magna Park logistics site in Leicestershire, UK. The Electroway facility opened on 14 October with 32 DC charging connectors and plans for substantial expansion.
The companies involved describe the site as the UK’s largest public charging hub dedicated to electric trucks. Located near Lutterworth in the country’s logistics-focused Golden Triangle, it has access to the M1, M6 and M69 motorways.
Magna Park hosts around 50 logistics and distribution centres, including operations for Amazon, Asda and Marks & Spencer. Hundreds of trucks visit the area each day, creating demand for charging and secure parking infrastructure.
Electroway provides 180 secured truck parking spaces across approximately 22,500 square metres. Its first development phase includes 32 DC charging connectors, each capable of delivering up to 400 kW. The installation has 2.4 MW of total capacity, which is dynamically allocated across the connectors according to charging demand.
Kempower estimates that, under suitable conditions, electric trucks can receive approximately 300 kWh during a 45-minute break. Depending on the vehicle and operating conditions, this could provide up to 240 kilometres of additional driving range.
Megawatt Charging Planned for 2027
A second development phase is planned for early 2027, including the introduction of megawatt charging technology with power levels of up to 1.2 MW.
In the longer term, Electroway expects the number of charging connectors to increase to approximately 200.
Beyond charging, the site provides facilities for truck drivers, including rest areas, showers, washing facilities and a truck wash. Security measures include a TAPA Level 2 security concept, 78 surveillance cameras, automatic number plate recognition and controlled access points. The premises are monitored around the clock.
Digital Reservations and Project Partners
Bosch Road Services manages digital parking reservations through the Bosch Secure Truck Parking platform. Electroway is the first UK location on the platform to combine secured truck parking with electric vehicle charging.
Drivers and fleet operators can reserve parking spaces through an app, a web portal or integrated fleet management systems.
Keoma Energy operates the facility, while infrastructure investor Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management provided the financing. CX Energy was responsible for planning, grid connection and installation. Kempower’s charging equipment was supplied through its sales and service partner Charge Hub.
Keoma Energy Plans Wider UK Network
The Magna Park project adds to Kempower’s growing presence in the UK. In August, the manufacturer completed its first UK fast-charging installation at a fuel station in Bedfordshire, where eight CCS charging points with outputs of up to 400 kW were installed. The project was financed through leasing partner DLL, using a model intended to lower the entry barrier for independent charging infrastructure operators.
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Keoma Energy plans to develop a wider network of similar electric truck charging facilities across the UK, with approximately 20 additional sites under consideration. The company also intends to incorporate renewable energy into the network as it expands.