A CV electric charging hub, believed to be the largest in the UK, is being built in the Port of Tilbury.
The project is the first works funded by the government under the Thames Freeport seed capital programme, which advances clean energy technology for the port’s drive toward net zero emissions.
The £1m funding supports the construction by charging provider Fleete of the 5MW charging station with 16 rapid chargers for HGVs.
The largest of the Thames ports, the Port of Tilbury is a key location for major transportation and logistics operations with over 10,000 vehicle movements at the port every day.
With over 60 companies with commercial vehicle fleets registered as tenants, the demand for sustainable transport solutions is seen as urgent; completion is aimed for December.
Chris Morrison, chief investment officer at Fleete said: “We are delighted to begin work on the first of our network of shared electric HGV charging hubs throughout the UK, starting with our 5MW project at Tilbury, which is expected to be the largest of its kind in the UK once fully operational.
“Our close collaboration with the Port of Tilbury, along with significant funding from Thames Freeport, is a testament to their commitment to accelerating the shift to zero-emission fleets with this critical infrastructure development.”
Peter Ward, commercial director at the Port of Tilbury and a member of the Thames Freeport board, added: “The Port of Tilbury EV charging hub will be a welcome addition to support the 6,000 HGVs that pass through the port every day, as we work to reduce the emissions impact of our customers’ operations.”
