Motorway services operator Moto Hospitality has officially opened Moto Charge, its new proprietary ultra-rapid charging hub at its Tamworth site, featuring dedicated eHGV bays, up to 360kW ultra-rapid charging speeds, accessible bays and multiple payment options.
Launching the site this week Moto also called for more government backing with a coordinated national plan to ensure consistent infrastructure across key freight corridors, to manage complex factors like extended dwell times for commercial vehicles, and to upgrade local grid capacity to support high-power charging.
The launch at the Tamworth site is part of Moto’s £500m investment programme to upgrade facilities, quadruple Moto’s EV charging bays, and accelerate the rollout of electric HGV infrastructure nationwide.
Tamworth’s super hub features 24 bays for passenger cars and a further eight bays specifically dedicated to eHGVs.
Moto has continued its partnerships with Gridserve and Actemium to deliver the rapid charging hub at Tamworth. Actemium recently delivered the UK’s first public eHGV charging hub at Moto Exeter.
Ken McMeikan, Moto Hospitality chief executive, commented: “The launch of Moto Charge at our Tamworth site is a landmark moment not just for Moto, but for the UK’s entire logistics sector.
“By introducing dedicated, open-access eHGV bays alongside high-capacity passenger charging, we are directly addressing the infrastructure gap that has held back commercial fleet decarbonisation.
“Together with our partners, including Actemium, Gridserve and Last Mile, we are delivering the reliable, ultra-rapid power supply chain managers need, while taking a crucial step forward in our £500m commitment to transform the UK’s motorway network.
“Our goal is to provide a scalable blueprint that proves this is possible and encourages the wider industry and public sector collaboration needed to build a truly national network.”
Daniel Kunkel, Gridserve chief executive, added: “This milestone demonstrates what can be achieved when industry leaders work together with a shared ambition to accelerate transport decarbonisation.
“At Gridserve, our role is to provide the reliable, super-fast charging infrastructure that gives drivers and fleet operators the confidence to make the transition to electric.
“We are proud to support Moto’s vision and, alongside Actemium, help deliver the resilient, future-ready charging solutions that will underpin the next generation of passenger and commercial transport.”
Anthony Willis, Actemium UK sector manager, said: “EV charging’s evolution to larger, more powerful hubs capable of serving more vehicle types has significantly increased the complexity of the electrical infrastructure needed to support them.
“This means that successfully delivering these hubs now demands far more than installation capability alone.
“At Actemium, we combine deep power expertise, multi-disciplinary engineering and trusted implementation to help our clients build resilient, future-ready infrastructure at scale.”
Michael Blake, Last Mile executive director, commented: “Marking our one millionth utility connection, this project represents a significant milestone for Last Mile.
“Our proactive engagement with all stakeholders throughout this complex project ensured that the energisation and adoption went smoothly.
“The result is transformative, future ready infrastructure at this key motorway location.
“We’re delighted to continue our strong partnership with Moto, building on the significant portfolio of work we are now delivering together and supporting their long-term ambitions.”
