Milence has opened its first UK HGV public charging hub in Immingham, North Lincolnshire, offering a default tariff of £0.399/kWh (excluding VAT).
Speaking at a launch event attended by senior figures from the road transport sector, chief executive Anja van Niersen said the company had worked hard to match the flat fee it offers drivers in other parts of Europe and that the price was “very decent for the UK market because everything here is twice as expensive”.
Holland-based Milence is a joint venture between Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo Group which hopes to build the largest electric truck charging network in Europe. By 2027, it aims to have at least 1,700 high-performance charging points across Europe and the UK.
Drivers can use a mobility or fleet service card to access the site or open a direct contract with Milence. “We don’t need that many trucks to have a very good utilisaton of the hub and that’s very good news,” van Niersen added. “If we have 20 or 30 trucks using it frequently that’s already pretty good and would maybe provide the trigger to start expanding. But it’s more about having a standard influx of trucks so they have it in their weekly route planning. Once we have these customers the news spreads quickly. Our sites in the Netherlands, Sweden and Belgium are above our expectations for 2025. We only need a few front-runners who will include these sites in their daily traffic patterns to grow utiliisation and give us the confidence to keep building.”
Situated on the A180 with direct access to the M180, M18, and M1 motorways, the Immingham hub aims to serve the vital transport and logistics operations connecting the UK with Europe. AHP facilitates over 30 Ro-Ro (roll-on/roll-off) and Lo-Lo (lift-on/lift-off) sailings each week, providing the UK with a crucial trade link into Northern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Baltic regions.
The hub boasts four high-performance CCS chargers, providing access to eight charging bays offering a power output of up to 400kW. Further developments will see the installation of MSC chargers during phase two of the project.
The site also prioritises driver comfort and safety, featuring secure, fenced parking, access control, camera surveillance, and essential amenities such as restrooms and vending machines.
All charging stations use 100% green energy and construction practices prioritize CO2 reduction – including innovating concrete solutions that ensure a 30-year lifespan with minimal environmental impact. The commitment to sustainability is further highlighted by the strategic placement of the new Immingham charging hub within AHP. This 311ha deep-water port, specifically designed for offshore wind and renewable energy, offers access to over 1,000 meters of planned heavy-duty quays, built on a reclaimed 43.1ha section of riverbed.
“The opening marks a significant step in the UK’s transition to electric road transport,” van Niersen concluded. “This strategically located site underscores our commitment to providing reliable and accessible charging infrastructure for the growing number of electric truck operators. This is just the first step in our UK expansion, and we are dedicated to working with all stakeholders to accelerate the shift towards a sustainable future for the transport industry.”
Added Mike Nakrani, chief executive of e-fleet specialist VEV: “Today is the culmination of two years working closely with Milence to deliver this first step in Milence’s vision for electric heavy goods vehicles in the UK.
“VEV played a key role in securing the prime site and provided a full turnkey solution from design to construction, creating the advanced HGV charging facility.
“From securing power and planning approvals to designing for future solar power and mitigating flood risk, VEV delivered the build in record time, proudly maintaining the sustainable and eco-conscious approach required by Milence.”
