A new 26-bay eHGV shared charging hub at the Hams Hall Distribution Park close to Birmingham has been given the go-ahead.
Fleet charging solutions provider Fleete has secured planning permission for the site in Coleshill, as it builds a shared charging hub network at strategic locations across the UK.
The new hub follows the development of Fleete’s first 16-bay site at the Port of Tilbury.
Located off Faraday Avenue at the entrance to Hams Hall, the new hub will allow 26 HGVs to charge simultaneously using 26 ultra-rapid chargers.
Selected chargers will include Megawatt Charging System (MCS) capability for future ultra high-power charging.
In addition, the facility will provide eight truck-and-trailer bays, 10 tractor bays, a welfare cabin for driver comfort and 15 park-and-drive car parking spaces.
It will primarily focus on eHGVs but will also accept smaller electric trucks and vans.
Demand for zero-emission vehicles continues to grow, but limited charging infrastructure and the complexity of securing grid connections remain barriers to commercial fleet electrification.
Fleete said its shared charging hubs address these challenges by providing reliable, high-powered charging designed to make fleet electrification more accessible and practical.
Chris Morrison, CEO of Fleete Group, said, “Securing planning consent for our charging hub at Hams Hall reflects our intent to support the infrastructure required for largescale fleet electrification at a nationally significant logistics centre.
“Hams Hall represents a strategically important opportunity within our growing network of shared charging sites.
“Through this network, we’re helping address infrastructure costs and connection challenges, making the transition to zero-emission logistics faster, more practical and more achievable for fleet operators.”
