Motorway Service Area operator Moto Hospitality has announced that it plans to quadruple the number of EV charging bays at its sites over the next few years.
The firm’s programme includes 15 eHGV superhub sites with up to 100 bays, providing critical infrastructure that will unlock electric freight growth for the UK economy.
Moto recently agreed new 75+ year lease extensions with the Department for Transport (DfT) and National Highways covering 10 of its sites.
This will enable Moto to continue its programme of site redevelopments and EV infrastructure upgrades.
Moto has already installed more than 1,000 ultra rapid charging bays in the past five years, and is also exploring new energy solutions, including on-site renewable generation and smart energy management systems.
It is also expanding HGV parking capacity, upgraded toilet and shower facilities, and increased security provisions.
In addition, Moto has received planning consent for a new motorway service area at Swindon and a truck stop at Wrotham in Kent.
Ken McMeikan, CEO of Moto Hospitality, said, “Securing long term lease extensions at 10 of our key sites allows us to unlock our planned £500 million investment programme, another significant step forward for Moto, having already invested more than £300 million over the past five years.
“With long-term certainty in place, we are very excited about the continued transformation of our offer.
“This planned investment is fantastic news for our customers as we continue to upgrade existing facilities, provide even greater choice of food and drink brands, provide world-class EV charging infrastructure and open new motorway service areas and Truck Stops.”
