Green light for 26-bay electronic HGV charging hub near Birmingham

Logistics charging solutions provider Fleete has secured planning consent for a 26-bay electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) charging hub at Hams Hall Distribution Park in Coleshill, near Birmingham.

Located off Faraday Avenue at the entrance to Hams Hall, the site sits within the country’s ‘golden triangle of logistics’, one of the UK’s most active logistics regions. The area is home to a high concentration of warehousing and distribution facilities, with direct connections to the M42 motorway and multimodal freight routes.

Following the development of its first 16-bay site at the Port of Tilbury, Fleete is building out its shared charging hub network at strategic locations across the country. The new facility will provide fleet operators with convenient access to charging infrastructure, allowing 26 HGVs to charge simultaneously with ultra-rapid chargers.

While demand for zero emission vehicles continues to grow, limited charging infrastructure and the complexity of securing grid connections remain barriers to commercial fleet electrification.

Chris Morrison, CEO of Fleete Group, said: “Securing planning consent for our charging hub at Hams Hall reflects our intent to support the infrastructure required for largescale fleet electrification at a nationally significant logistics centre.

“Hams Hall represents a strategically important opportunity within our growing network of shared charging sites. Through this network, we’re helping address infrastructure costs and connection challenges, making the transition to zero emission logistics faster, more practical and more achievable for fleet operators.”

Selected chargers at the new facility will include Megawatt Charging System (MCS) capability for future ultra high-power charging.

Fleete manages the design, planning, and operation of its charging hubs. Each site is supported by advanced energy management systems and 24/7 operational monitoring.