Electroway has officially opened what it describes as the UK’s largest electric truck charging facility at Magna Park Lutterworth, Leicestershire, combining high-powered HGV charging with secure parking and dedicated driver facilities.
The development features 32 charging points capable of delivering up to 400kW, alongside approximately 180 secure HGV parking spaces. Charging prices start at 39p/kWh, while the infrastructure has been designed to accommodate articulated vehicles and support future Megawatt Charging System (MCS) technology.
Launched on 14 October 2026, the facility represents the first stage of an ambitious programme to establish 30 electric truck charging and parking hubs across the UK, potentially involving investment approaching £1 billion.
Significantly, Electroway says the Lutterworth development has been delivered entirely through private investment, without government grants or subsidies.
Strategic location for UK road freight
The new facility is located at Marq Logistics’ Magna Park Lutterworth, one of Europe’s largest dedicated logistics and distribution parks.
Situated within the Midlands’ Golden Triangle, close to the M1, M6 and M69 motorways, the development occupies a strategic position within the UK’s road freight network.
According to Electroway, the location is within four hours of 85% of the UK population, making it particularly suitable for regional distribution and long-distance haulage operations.
The project brings together infrastructure investor Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management (GSIM), developer Keoma Energy and technical operating partner Bosch Road Services.
The partners believe combining secure overnight parking with high-capacity charging will help address two longstanding problems for UK hauliers: the shortage of suitable HGV parking and the limited availability of public charging infrastructure designed specifically for heavy commercial vehicles.
Reserved charging capacity for fleet operators
One of the facility’s most significant features is its integration with Bosch Road Services’ digital booking and payment platform.
Rather than simply arriving at a charging location and hoping that a suitable charger is available, operators will be able to reserve a specific charging point with guaranteed charging capacity.
This approach could prove particularly important for electric HGV operators working to fixed delivery schedules, where unexpected charging delays can affect vehicle utilisation and delivery performance.
The system also allows drivers and operators to reserve secure parking through the same platform.
Electroway Magna Park Lutterworth becomes the first UK location on Bosch’s network to combine secure truck parking with electric vehicle charging.
Tylor Hartwell, CEO of Keoma Energy, said:
“Electroway is about removing one of the biggest practical barriers to electrifying road freight. Operators need to know that when a truck arrives, a charger will be available, it will deliver the power promised and the economics will work.”
Hartwell added that the company’s ambition is to establish 30 locations across the UK, giving fleet operators greater confidence to introduce electric vehicles.
Secure parking and improved driver facilities
Although electric truck charging is the headline development, Electroway has also invested in facilities intended to serve conventional diesel-powered HGVs.
The Lutterworth site includes a dedicated driver lounge, washrooms, laundry facilities, a truck wash and site-wide Wi-Fi.
Security measures include controlled access, perimeter fencing, lighting, automatic number plate recognition and continuous remote video monitoring.
A total of 78 intelligent CCTV cameras cover the facility, which has been designed to meet TAPA Parking Security Requirements Level 2.
Bosch Road Services has supplied the access control and security infrastructure, alongside its booking and payment technology.
Dr Jan-Philipp Weers, Head of Bosch Road Services, described Electroway as a flagship project and the company’s first secure truck parking location in the UK.
He emphasised the importance of providing drivers with suitable facilities while giving operators greater confidence in the security of their vehicles and loads.
A commercial model for electric HGV infrastructure
The decision to develop Electroway without public funding is a significant element of the project’s commercial strategy.
Much of the debate surrounding electric HGV adoption has focused on the substantial investment required for charging infrastructure, particularly at locations where grid connections and high-power equipment can involve considerable upfront costs.
Electroway’s partners believe their model demonstrates how private investment, logistics property owners and specialist infrastructure operators can work together to develop commercially viable facilities.
Robert Mah, President and Managing Partner at GSIM, said the project represents a long-term investment in infrastructure connecting energy, transport and commercial fleet operations.
Bruce Topley, Managing Director of Marq Logistics, said logistics parks have an important role to play in supporting the transition to electric freight.
He explained that bringing together suitable land, power infrastructure, charging equipment and driver facilities could provide a practical model for other logistics developments.
Plans for 30 UK locations
Electroway intends to use Magna Park Lutterworth as the foundation for a nationwide network of dedicated electric HGV service hubs.
Keoma Energy has outlined ambitions for 30 UK locations, with total investment potentially approaching £1 billion if the programme is fully realised.
The partners have also identified opportunities to expand the model into European markets.
However, the announcement does not provide confirmed locations or opening dates for the remaining proposed UK facilities.
For haulage operators considering battery-electric trucks, the development represents another step towards addressing the infrastructure limitations that currently restrict their use.
The ability to reserve high-powered charging, combine charging with statutory driving breaks and access secure overnight parking could make electric HGV operations more practical, particularly for fleets without extensive depot charging facilities.
Nevertheless, the commercial case will still depend on factors including charging costs, vehicle range, route requirements and the availability of suitable infrastructure across the wider road network.
At 39p/kWh, Electroway’s advertised starting charging tariff provides operators with a figure to include in their operating cost calculations, although actual costs will depend on vehicle efficiency, charging requirements and applicable commercial arrangements.
For now, Magna Park Lutterworth demonstrates how electric truck charging can be integrated with facilities that the haulage industry already needs, rather than developed as an entirely separate service.
The longer-term test will be how quickly Electroway can replicate the model across its proposed national network.
More Information
Electroway: Electric HGV charging and secure parking at Magna Park Lutterworth, Leicestershire.
Facilities: 32 charging points rated up to 400kW, approximately 180 HGV parking spaces, driver lounge, washrooms, laundry, truck wash and Wi-Fi.
Charging: From 39p/kWh, with charger and parking reservations supported through Bosch Road Services.
Network ambition: 30 UK sites, representing potential investment approaching £1 billion.
