- Milence’s first UK-based charging hub, located at the busy Able Humber Port in Immingham, has now opened, marking the beginning of the charge point operator’s wider UK expansion.
- Located just off the A180 and near to the M180, M18, and M1 motorways, the new hub will not only be a major benefit for electric HGV travel between the UK and Europe on ferry services, but also for local electric truck operators in the region.
- Phase one of the new site includes eight charging bays, capable of charging EVs at a speed of up to 400kW.
Milence enters the UK with new Lincolnshire hub
Milence, which exists as a joint venture between Daimler Truck, TRATON GROUP (including MAN and Scania), and Volvo Group, has opened the Immingham hub as its first UK site, though more UK-located hubs are in the pipeline. Milence’s network map shows another planned hub in Kent, strategically placed near the M20 which will cater for more traffic coming to and from mainland Europe.
Whilst initially, the Immingham site will have 400kW charging speeds available, a phase two for the hub is planned – which will include the installation of megawatt chargers, a system which is capable of delivering up to 3.75 megawatts worth of power.
The CPO is currently working towards a goal of 1,700 charge points across mainland Europe and the UK by 2027, hoping to provide the necessary infrastructure for electric trucks and coaches to thrive across Europe. It’s already been a busy start to the year for Milence, with the firm debuting in Italy just under two weeks ago. Combine this with the recent work of truck OEMs such as Scania, who have displayed a heavy commitment to electrification, and mass electric truck adoption in Europe could be closer than you might think.
Anja van Niersen, CEO of Milence, commented:
“The opening of our first UK charge hub in Immingham marks a significant step in the UK’s transition to electric road transport. 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.”
Mike Nakrani, CEO at VEV, added:
“Today is the culmination of two years working closely with Milence to deliver this first step in Milence’s vision for electric heavy goods vehicles in the UK. VEV played a key role in securing the prime site and provided a full turnkey solution from design to construction, creating the advanced HGV charging facility.
From securing power and planning approvals to designing for future solar power and mitigating flood risk, VEV delivered the build in record time, proudly maintaining the sustainable and eco-conscious approach required by Milence.”
