The UK’s first public electric charging hub for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) has been launched at Able Humber Port in Immingham, North Lincolnshire.
Developed by Milence, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, Traton Group, and Volvo Group, the hub features eight charging bays, four of which are high-performance chargers, and two bays are served by a megawatt charger. It can fully charge an electric HGV in about 90 minutes.
The hub is strategically located off the A180 with direct access to the motorway network, making it an important site for HGV operators. In June 2023, North Lincolnshire Council granted the development planning consent.
Milence plans to expand its network across Europe, including routes connecting Immingham to Birmingham. The company aims to establish 1,700 charging points by 2027.
The new hub is seen as a key step in supporting the transition to electric vehicles in the logistics sector, with significant potential for further infrastructure growth in the UK and Europe.
