Motorway services operator Moto and charging firm bp pulse are collaborating to accelerate the electric transition for UK freight and logistics.
As a result of the partnership, the companies plan to roll out high-powered electric truck charging on major UK routes to begin with three motorway service areas: Lymm, Toddington North, and Toddington South.
Six pull-through bays equipped with megawatt charging system (MCS) chargers will be installed at each site, which are compatible with both CCS and MCS standards – designed to accommodate a wide range of electric trucks.
By enabling ultra-fast charging at scale, the technology reduces downtime and enhances fleet operational efficiency, the companies said, with the first site planned to go live during 2026.
The project is focused on the UK’s primary motorway corridors, supporting bp’s aim to build a publicly accessible network of multi-energy truck hubs across the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) routes.
These hubs are designed to meet the growing demand for electric truck charging, helping operators manage total cost of ownership by combining powerful infrastructure with convenient locations that have high-quality amenities. Moto has invested in electric vehicle infrastructure across its 70 UK sites, with electric trucks “a natural extension”, it said.
The new hubs will also support electric trucks entering the UK from Europe, with bp’s fuel and charge card enabling seamless payment for charging. It follows bp’s first European e-truck corridor launched across six sites, spanning a 600km stretch of the Rhine-Alpine corridor, in January 2023.
In addition, bp operates one of the largest public truck charging networks in Germany with 25 e-truck sites providing thousands of charging sessions via dedicated pull-through bays.
Moto plans to install up to 300 charging bays for electric HGVs at 23 strategic locations by 2030.
Moto CEO, Ken McMeikan, said:
“I am really excited about our plans with bp to provide electric charging stations for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). At Moto, we’re committed to leading the way in enabling the UK’s electric mobility. By partnering with bp pulse, we are delivering the infrastructure and innovation electric fleets need, making our vision for long-haul electrification more practical and accessible.”
Jo Hayward, vice president, bp mobility & convenience retail:
“We’re committed to helping fleet operators transition to EV trucks and that means delivering the infrastructure they need where they need it. Our partnership with Moto is a perfect fit: the team shares our focus on making electric truck charging as convenient as possible for our customers, and providing them with a brilliant experience. Together, we’re making it easier for fleet managers to keep their electric trucks moving with less downtime, lower emissions and a clear path to an electric future.”
Nigel Head, VP European E-Truck, bp pulse, said:
“This is a natural next step in our ambition to support fleets as they transition to electric trucks. We’ve proven in Germany that this model works, and now we’re applying that same expertise to the UK. Moto’s locations offer an ideal foundation, with strong motorway access and a customer base that will serve both UK and European freight operators.”
Image courtesy of Moto/bp pulse
