Moto Hospitality has opened a new ultra-rapid charging hub at its Tamworth site, featuring dedicated bays for electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs).
The UK’s largest motorway services operator, has officially opened its new proprietary ultra-rapid charging hub which features up to 360kW ultra-rapid charging speeds, accessible bays and multiple payment options.
Aiming to eradicate the barriers to commercial fleet decarbonisation with its dedicated eHGV bays, the hub expands public charging capacity across the West Midlands, delivering a best-in-class experience for UK motorists and accelerating the transition to reliable and accessible infrastructure.
The launch at the Tamworth site marks a pivotal milestone in Moto’s ambitious £500 million investment programme, with capital actively being deployed to upgrade facilities, quadruple Moto’s EV charging bays, and accelerate the rollout of electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (eHGV) infrastructure nationwide.
Tamworth’s super hub features 24 bays for passenger cars and a further eight bays specifically dedicated to eHGVs. While these dedicated eHGV bays take a critical step toward tackling the physical barriers to commercial fleet decarbonisation, Moto acknowledges that the wider industry transition is an ongoing challenge that is far from solved.
However, its open-access charging model is setting a new industry standard for freight operators and supply chain managers. To guarantee the power delivery and uptime required by the logistics, automotive and consumer sectors, Moto has continued its partnerships with industry leaders GRIDSERVE and Actemium.
Building on the success of GRIDSERVE’s government-backed Electric Freightway programme, which recently saw Actemium successfully deliver the UK’s first public eHGV charging hub at Moto Exeter, the organisations have partnered once again to deploy the high-capacity infrastructure at Tamworth.
Ken McMeikan, CEO of Moto Hospitality, 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 £500 million 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, CEO of GRIDSERVE, said:
“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, Sector Manager at Actemium UK, added:
“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, Executive Director at Last Mile said:
“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.”
Pictured: Moto Hospitality CEO Ken McMeikan celebrates the launch of Moto CHARGE at Moto Tamworth.
Image courtesy of Moto.
