Shell Recharge has opened its first UK electric public charging station for trucks, at the Markham Moor Truck Stop in Nottinghamshire.
The site, which Shell acquired in 2022, is located on the A1, about 25 miles south of Doncaster and 25 miles Southeast of Sheffield and is passed by more than 8,000 HGVs each day.
It features a 400kWh fast charging station, with two connectors, which enables two vehicles to charge at once, powered using 100 per cent renewable electricity.
Drivers are able to use a single Shell Card for all their refuelling and charging needs, simplifying payments.
Shell has also introduced a book and charge system that allows fleet managers to secure charging bays in advance.
This means that companies running fleets can guarantee the availability of chargers and to reliably plan and schedule stops, reducing driver downtime.
Also, the charge points are integrated with the Shell Recharge app which means customers can monitor and manage charging sessions in real-time.
In addition, drivers can use amenities including a café, 24/7 toilets, showers, and guarded parking while their trucks charge.
Shell said the opening marks an important step in supporting the transition to electric heavy goods vehicles.
Euan Moir, Head of UK Fleet Solutions at Shell, said, “The future of commercial road transport will look mostly electric. That electric future is already coming to fruition in the UK.
“Providing a seamless charging experience for drivers at Shell Markham Moor is another step in helping transport companies continue to operate efficiently during the energy transition.”
