The UK’s public charging infrastructure for electric commercial vehicles is set for a major expansion, with motorway service operator Moto announcing plans to roll out 15 charging “superhubs” by the end of 2027, with further sites planned through 2030.
Moto, which operates EV charging hubs in partnership with Gridserve, aims to establish more than 300 dedicated charge points for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) once the network is fully operational. A total of 23 charging locations will be in place by the end of the decade, significantly expanding access for electric truck drivers across the country.
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The first two hubs will be built at motorway service stations in Exeter and Tamworth, with construction set to begin in April. Currently, the UK has fewer than five dedicated public charging locations for commercial electric vehicles, a shortfall that has contributed to declining demand for electric HGVs, which fell by 7.3% in the past year.
“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,” said Ken McMeikan, Moto’s CEO. “This critical infrastructure will unlock electric freight growth for the UK economy.”
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Moto’s existing network includes 600 high-powered chargers at its motorway service areas, primarily designed for passenger EVs. However, with the UK set to phase out new non-zero emission HGV sales by 2040, industry leaders have emphasized the urgent need for commercial charging infrastructure. Moto estimates that its new hubs could enable up to 5,000 electric trucks to operate, reducing UK carbon emissions by as much as 500,000 tonnes annually.
Other initiatives are also underway to bolster electric truck charging in the UK. In November 2024, Milence—a joint venture by Daimler, Volvo, and Traton—opened a truck charging hub at Able Humber Port on England’s east coast. The site features four CCS chargers with a total of eight charging points and is part of a broader plan to install at least 1,700 high-powered charging points across Europe by 2027.
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