Motorway service stations across UK to receive major changes next year in 'natural next step'

The companies plan to roll out high-powered charging for electric trucks, starting with three motorway service stations, including Lymm, Toddington North and Toddington South.

The first site is planned to go live next year, with the technology reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency for fleets and businesses.

Each site will see six pull-through bays installed, which will be fully equipped with megawatt charging systems (MCS).

This is designed with both CCS and MCS charging standards, ensuring that the devices can support a wide range of larger electric vehicles.

BP Pulse aims to build a publicly accessible network of multi-energy truck hubs across the strategic European transport network.

In keeping with this goal, BP Pulse is choosing strategically placed motorway service stations along the UK's primary motorway corridors.

Nigel Head, VP European E-Truck at BP Pulse, said: "This is a natural next step in our ambition to support fleets as they transition to electric trucks.

"We've proven in Germany that this model works, and now we're applying that same expertise to the UK.

"Moto's locations offer an ideal foundation, with strong motorway access and a customer base that will serve both UK and European freight operators."

Drivers making use of the BP Pulse and Moto collaboration when it launches next year will be able to use the BP fuel and charge cards.

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The chargepoint operator has already created the first European e-truck corridor after installing chargers across six sites in the Rhine-Alpine corridor.

Moto has also already committed to electric vehicle infrastructure across its 70 UK sites.

It plans to install up to 300 charging bays for electric heavy goods vehicles at more than 20 strategic locations by the end of the decade.

Moto CEO, Ken McMeikan, said he was "really excited" about the plans to boost electric HGVs with the new partnership and commitment to EV chargers.

He added: "At Moto, we're committed to leading the way in enabling the UK's electric mobility.

"By partnering with bp pulse, we are delivering the infrastructure and innovation electric fleets need, making our vision for long-haul electrification more practical and accessible."

Jo Hayward, vice president of mobility and convenience retail at BP, described the link between BP and Moto as "the perfect fit" to accelerate its EV ambitions.

"Together, we're making it easier for fleet managers to keep their electric trucks moving with less downtime, lower emissions and a clear path to an electric future," Hayward said.