EV fleet solutions provider amphos has delivered on of Scotland’s first megawatt-scale charging hub for electric heavy goods vehicles for John G. Russell (Russell Group).

Delivered with funding from Innovate UK, the North Lanarkshire based project brings megawatt charging into real-world operation, demonstrating how high-power infrastructure can transform fleet efficiency at scale, says Transport + Energy.

The system enables ultra-fast charging, with HGVs able to recharge in around 40 minutes using current Combined Charging System (CCS) charging technology.

Planned Megawatt Charging System (MCS) upgrades in July 2026 are expected to reduce charging times to around 20 minutes – comparable to a standard driver rest break. Each charging unit, manufactured by Vestel Mobility, delivers up to 3.75 megawatts of high-voltage DC power.

The hub is only the second of its kind in the UK and the first in Scotland. It follows the UK’s first megawatt charging site at East Midlands Gateway in January 2026, where units deliver up to 1MW.

Stephen Madden (pictured), 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.

“We see this as a model for future megawatt charging infrastructure. This isn’t just about one site – it’s about building a scalable foundation for zero-emission logistics in the UK and beyond.”

Mark Oxtoby, CEO of amphos, 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.”

(Picture: Russell Group/T+E)