ElectroWay has officially opened a major electric truck charging facility at Magna Park in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, bringing together high-power charging, secure HGV parking and driver facilities at one of the UK’s key logistics locations. The site features 32 DC charging points delivering up to 400 kW each, alongside approximately 180 secure HGV parking bays. It is designed to support freight operators transitioning to battery-electric trucks while providing drivers with facilities for rest breaks and overnight stops. Located in the Midlands’ logistics Golden Triangle, close to the M1, M6 and M69, the hub is positioned to serve commercial fleets operating across major UK freight routes. The facility includes a driver lounge, showers, laundry, hot food, truck washing facilities and security systems designed to meet TAPA Level 2 requirements. Operators can also reserve parking and charging through Bosch Road Services’ digital platform, helping fleets plan stops around delivery schedules. Electroway was developed by Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management and Keoma Energy, with Bosch Road Services serving as its technical operator. The first site was delivered without public funding. The launch is the starting point for a proposed 30-site UK network, with the developers outlining an ambition to invest approximately £1 billion if the programme is fully realised. As the UK’s road freight sector explores the transition to zero-emission vehicles, dedicated charging hubs could help address two major operational challenges: reliable access to high-power charging and secure overnight parking. Share your content with ElectricDrives and get in contact, here: https://lnkd.in/eq94dmpd #ElectricVehicles | #evs | #Emobility | #Sustainability | #Electriccars
Infrastructure has to be in place but 32 re charge points would leave 80% of the vehicles unable to charge? So the plan must be to increase the capacity but what levels can the infrastructure handle? The cost will need to be recouped but at what cost pkw and how often will it increase? What was the carbon factor for the infrastructure?
What is the price / kwh??
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