Milence has opened its first electric HGV charging hub in Lincolnshire, boosting the UK’s zero-emission freight infrastructure. The facility, located at Immingham on the A180, provides ultra-rapid charging along a key logistics corridor between Britain and Europe.
Built into the Able Humber Port site, the hub’s initial phase features four CCS chargers delivering up to 400kW charging capacity across eight dedicated HGV bays. A planned second phase will introduce more powerful MCS chargers capable of delivering up to 1,000kW charging.
Milence — a joint venture between Daimler Truck, Traton Group, and Volvo Group — aims to deploy more than 1,700 eHGV chargers throughout the UK and Europe by 2027.
“The opening of our first UK charge hub in Immingham marks a significant step in the UK’s transition to electric road transport,” said Anja van Niersen, CEO of Milence.
“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.”
The facility has been designed specifically for commercial vehicles and their operators, featuring:
- Secure, fenced parking
- Access control systems
- Camera surveillance
- Driver amenities including restrooms and vending machines
Peter Stephenson, founder and executive chairman of AHP, highlighted the hub’s importance: “The Milence charging hub at Able Humber Port is a vital asset in our drive towards decarbonising port operations and the wider region. We are proud to partner with Milence in this important initiative, which represents a significant advancement for sustainable transport in the UK.”
This development follows recent announcements from motorway service operator Moto, which plans to install up to 300 eHGV charging bays at its locations by 2030.
