Cox Automotive has partnered with DHL Supply Chain to open an EV battery management and maintenance facility in Rugby, designed to handle thousands of batteries per year.
The EV Centre of Excellence, located at DHL’s Valley Cross site, includes 35,000 square feet of dedicated space for specialist triage, repair and remanufacturing services.
It has been set up to benefit global manufacturers and fleet operators, complemented where required by DHL’s inbound and outbound logistics and storage expertise.
Cox Automotive has introduced its EV Battery Solutions business to the UK following its success in the United States and Europe.
Martin Forbes, President, Cox Automotive International, said, “As the automotive industry attempts to balance government mandates, consumer concerns about the durability of EVs, and a lack of technical expertise, the market requires tangible solutions and infrastructure to address barriers to EV adoption.
“With 35,000 square feet of dedicated battery repair space, we can deliver vital battery services to customers under one roof.
“In addition, this new facility provides our customers with a unique EV handling service as it complements our existing vehicle services location just 13 miles away in Bruntingthorpe.”
Paul Stone, MD Manufacturing Logistics DHL Supply Chain, said, “Handling, transporting and storing EV batteries is a complex process, presenting some unique challenges.
“We’ve been listening and working with the industry to create a more robust end-to-end solution for EV batteries that effectively and reliably addresses challenges for manufacturers and fleets.
“Alongside Cox Automotive, we are setting the new standard for EV battery circularity and this cooperation represents a major step forward in creating a scalable circular economy for batteries in the UK.”
