Finnish charging infrastructure manufacturer Kempower has supplied fast-charging technology for the new Electroway truck charging hub in Leicestershire, UK. The facility was inaugurated on 14 October at the Magna Park logistics site near Lutterworth and is described by the companies involved as the UK’s largest public electric truck charging hub.

The location is situated in the so-called Golden Triangle, one of the country’s most important logistics regions, close to the M1, M6, and M69 motorways. Magna Park is home to around 50 logistics and distribution centres, including those of Amazon, Asda, and Marks & Spencer. Hundreds of trucks visit the site daily. Electroway offers 180 secured truck parking spaces across an area of approximately 22,500 square metres. In the first phase, 32 DC charging connectors are available, each with a maximum charging power of up to 400 kW. The total installed capacity is 2.4 MW, dynamically distributed across the connectors.

According to Kempower, electric trucks can recharge approximately 300 kWh during a 45-minute break under suitable conditions. Depending on the vehicle and usage profile, this corresponds to an additional range of up to 240 km.

Megawatt charging and additional sites planned

A second expansion phase is already planned for early 2027. This includes the installation of megawatt charging technology with charging capacities of up to 1.2 MW. In the long term, the number of charging connectors could increase to around 200. In addition to the charging infrastructure, Electroway provides rest areas, showers, washing facilities, and a truck wash. The site also features a TAPA Level 2 security concept with 78 surveillance cameras, automatic number plate recognition, and controlled access points. The premises are monitored 24/7.

Bosch Road Services is responsible for the digital booking of parking spaces. Electroway is the first UK location on the Bosch Secure Truck Parking platform to combine secured parking with electric truck charging. Drivers and dispatchers can reserve spaces via an app, a web portal, or integrated fleet management systems.

The operator of the facility is Keoma Energy, with financing provided by infrastructure investor Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management. CX Energy handled the planning, grid connection, and installation. The Kempower charging technology was supplied through the sales and service partner Charge Hub.

For Kempower, Electroway is another project in the UK market. In August, the manufacturer completed its first fast-charging installation in the UK, financed through leasing partner DLL. At a fuel station in Bedfordshire, eight CCS charging points with up to 400 kW were installed. The financing model is intended to make it easier for independent operators to enter the charging infrastructure sector.

Keoma Energy plans to build a network of similar truck charging sites across the UK in the coming years. According to the company, around 20 additional facilities are planned, which will also integrate renewable energy in the future.