Moto Hospitality has opened its new proprietary ultra-rapid charging hub, Moto CHARGE, at its Tamworth site. Featuring dedicated eHGV bays, the hub sets a new industry standard for supply chain decarbonisation.
Delivering up to 360kW ultra-rapid charging speeds, accessible bays and multiple payment options, the state-of-the-art site offers unparalleled reliability and a range of customer amenities to private motorists and commercial fleets.
Aiming to eradicate the barriers to commercial fleet decarbonisation with its dedicated eHGV bays, the hub significantly 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.”
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