Russell Group has had a megawatt-scale charging hub for electric HGVs installed at its Coatbridge logistics hub.
The system from amphos enables ultra-fast charging, with HGVs able to recharge in around 40 minutes using current combined charging system charging technology.
Planned megawatt charging system upgrades in July are expected to reduce charging times to around 20 minutes.
The new 4x2 tractor units are capable of carrying full 42-tonne loads and deliver a range of more than 430 km per charge.
The charging hub will support Russell Group’s battery-electric HGV operations for its customers in Scotland, enabling zero tailpipe emission deliveries.
Stephen Madden, head of engineering at Russell Group, said: “Megawatt charging allows us to bring a heavy goods vehicle in, charge it during a driver’s break, and send it straight back out fully charged.
“It’s highly efficient – and that transforms how we operate electric vehicles at scale.”
Mark Oxtoby, amphos CEO, added: “This project marks a pivotal moment for electric freight in the UK. Moving from 1 MW to 3.75 MW charging isn’t just an upgrade – it’s a step-change that brings fully electric, high-utilisation HGV fleets within reach for fleet operators up and down the country.”
