Wales gets first dedicated eHGV charging hub

The first dedicated HGV electric charging hub has opened in Wales, giving hauliers access to eight 480kW double-gun DC chargers.

The 2.5 acre site is being operated by FSEW, and is located at the Old Ely Transport Yard on Lamby Way Industrial Estate in Cardiff.

The 480kW chargers can add up to 300km of range in around an hour.

While primarily powering FSEW’s own fleet – including the new Volvo FM and Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 – the hub will also be available for third party charging by agreed external van and arctic truck operators with compatible vehicles.

“By providing accessible, high-power charging, we are removing one of the biggest barriers facing operators today: range and charging anxiety,” said Geoff Tomlinson, Managing Director at FSEW.