UK electrification specialist Amphos has commissioned Scotland’s first megawatt-scale charging hub for battery-electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), supporting logistics operator Russell Group’s growing electric truck fleet at its Coatbridge site in North Lanarkshire.
The facility has been designed to provide high-power charging for 42-tonne electric trucks and represents one of the first megawatt-capable HGV charging hubs in the UK.
High-Power Charging Infrastructure Installed
To support its electric logistics operations, Russell Group has installed two 720 kW dual-port chargers and one 1.2 MW dual-port charger supplied by Vestel Mobility.
The charging infrastructure is capable of delivering up to 3.75 MW of combined high-voltage direct current charging power and includes specialized charging connectors and cable systems designed for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
According to the companies, the system enables multiple vehicles to charge simultaneously, helping reduce vehicle downtime and improve fleet utilization.
MCS Upgrade Planned for 2026
The charging hub currently operates using the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard, allowing electric trucks to recharge in approximately 40 minutes.
Amphos and Russell Group plan to upgrade the site to the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) standard in July 2026.
The companies expect the upgrade to reduce charging times to around 20 minutes, bringing charging sessions closer to standard driver rest periods required in commercial transport operations.
Supporting Electric Truck Operations
Russell Group has added three battery-electric MAN eTGX 4×2 tractor units to its fleet as part of the project.
The electric trucks are capable of operating at a gross vehicle weight of 42 tonnes and offer a driving range of more than 430 kilometres on a single charge.
The vehicles will be deployed on logistics services for Tesco in Scotland.
Return journeys to Russell Group’s Coatbridge rail hub will transport Tesco store deliveries for onward movement by rail, complementing the company’s existing electric-locomotive freight service operating between Daventry and Coatbridge.
Second Megawatt Truck Charging Hub in the UK
According to Amphos, the facility is the second megawatt-scale charging hub for electric trucks to become operational in the UK and the first of its kind in Scotland.
The company acted as the Independent Connections Provider (ICP) for the project and was responsible for the design and installation of the charging infrastructure.
The project received partial funding support from Innovate UK.
“Megawatt charging allows us to bring a heavy goods vehicle in, charge it during a driver’s break, and send it straight back out fully charged,” said Stephen Madden, Head of Engineering at Russell Group.
“It’s highly efficient – and that transforms how we operate electric vehicles at scale.”
The project reflects growing investment in high-power charging infrastructure as fleet operators seek to electrify heavy-duty transport operations while maintaining vehicle utilization and operational efficiency.