Motorway services operator Moto has announced plans to create 23 electric truck charging hubs – featuring a total of 300 eHGV charging bays – by 2030.
Construction work on the first two sites in Exeter and Tamworth is due to begin in April 2025, with the bulk of the new hubs planned to be live by the end of 2027.
In phase one of the roll out, Moto plans to construct 15 hubs on key routes over the next two to three years.
An additional eight charging hubs will be added after the initial 15 are built to take the total to 23 sites by 2030.
To facilitate these new charging locations and to provide the charging speeds required for eHGVs, Moto is anticipating significant grid upgrades.
The eHGV infrastructure expansion will run concurrently with Moto’s plans to keep increasing its electric car charging facilities.
This year, between 250 to 300 additional car charging bays are due to be operational at Moto sites.
Ken McMeikan, Moto CEO, said the company hopes by offering greater access to public eHGV charging, demand for eHGVs will increase.
He added, “Just as we have done for passenger cars, where we now have over 1000 EV charging bays, Moto will lead the way in creating a sustainable, accessible, and reliable charging network for trucks and lorries.
“Our eHGV superhubs will support the decarbonisation of the transportation network, a key part of the energy transition. This critical infrastructure will unlock electric freight growth for the UK economy.”
