Voltempo has delivered high-power charging for Suffolk-based Bartrums Haulage, enabling the operator to scale its electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) fleet.
Supported by the UK Government’s Depot Charging Scheme (DCS), the installation at the haulier’s depot in Eye, includes a 400kW Rolec UltraCharge 400 unit with dual CCS2 connectors, charge monitoring, and two dedicated HGV charging bays.
It is located adjacent to a high-capacity substation installed as part of a 2022 site development, which reduced cabling requirements and overall cost.
Bartrums operates about 200 vehicles across the UK, from 3.5 tonnes to 44-tonne artics, spanning pallet network distribution, general haulage and bulk transport.
An early adopter of EVs, the company already operates a Volvo FH Electric on bulk tipping work, which is currently charged off-site at a customer’s premises.
The installation will support the addition of further electric trucks to Bartrums’ fleet, including two Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 tractor units.
Voltempo led the project from initial design and planning through to installation and grid connection, providing a single point of contact throughout, that included ensuring the application for the DCS funding was seamless and successful.
Paul Jordan, Chief Commercial Officer, Voltempo, said, “High-power depot charging isn’t just about installing a charger – it’s grid connection, site design, planning and making sure everything works together.
“That’s where we support customers of all sizes, from SMEs through to the largest national fleets, and provide expert guidance to facilitate the DCS application process from start to finish.”
Tremayne Johnson, Director at Bartrums, said, “By summer of 2026, we will have three electric tractor units on the fleet, all in customer livery, running on dedicated customer-specific operations, powered by our new charging solution.”
