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By John Millar
Posted 24 days ago
Powering the UK’s Electric Transport Transition: Milence opens its first UK charging hub in Immingham
Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, has officially launched its first UK public charging hub in Immingham, marking a significant stride towards decarbonising heavy-duty transport.
- Milence’s first UK charging hub at Able Humber Port (AHP) in Immingham is now open, marking a significant milestone in the transition to electric road transport.
- Phase one of the hub features four high-performance CCS chargers powering eight bays, with amenities including restrooms and vending machines.
- This is just the beginning: Milence is committed to expanding its network and building the largest electric truck charging network in Europe.
The Immingham hub, situated on the A180 with direct access to the M180, M18, and M1 motorways, is ideally placed to serve the vital transport and logistics operations connecting the UK with Europe. AHP facilitates over 30 Ro-Ro (roll-on/roll-off) and Lo-Lo (lift-on/lift-off) sailings each week, providing the UK with a crucial trade link into Northern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Baltic regions.
Phase One: Powering Up the Future
Phase one of the Immingham hub boasts four high-performance CCS chargers, providing access to eight charging bays and offering a power output of up to 400kW. Designed to be a place for trucks and drivers alike to recharge, the site prioritises driver comfort and safety, featuring secure, fenced parking, access control, camera surveillance, and essential amenities such as restrooms and vending machines.
Phase one of the Immingham hub boasts four high-performance CCS chargers, providing access to eight charging bays and offering a power output of up to 400kW. Designed to be a place for trucks and drivers alike to recharge, the site prioritises driver comfort and safety, featuring secure, fenced parking, access control, camera surveillance, and essential amenities such as restrooms and vending machines.
With a commitment to build the largest electric truck charging network in Europe and supporting the industry’s transition to a sustainable future, this is just the beginning for Milence in the UK. By 2027, Milence aims to have at least 1,700 high-performance charging points across Europe and the UK. Further developments at the Immingham site will see the installation of MSC chargers during phase two of the project.
A Seamless and Driver-Centric Experience
Milence is committed to providing a seamless and user-friendly charging experience. Transparent pricing is a core principle, with the default tariff at £0.399/kWh (excluding VAT) clearly displayed at each charging point.
Milence is committed to providing a seamless and user-friendly charging experience. Transparent pricing is a core principle, with the default tariff at £0.399/kWh (excluding VAT) clearly displayed at each charging point.
Milence hubs are built with sustainability at mind as all charging stations use 100% green energy and construction practices prioritize CO2 reduction – including innovating concrete solutions that ensure a 30-year lifespan with minimal environmental impact. The commitment to sustainability is further highlighted by the strategic placement of the new Immingham charging hub within AHP. This 311ha deep-water port, specifically designed for offshore wind and renewable energy, offers access to over 1,000 meters of planned heavy-duty quays, built on a reclaimed 43.1ha section of riverbed.
Driving the Electric Revolution
Anja van Niersen, CEO of Milence, commented: “The opening of our first UK charge hub in Immingham marks a significant step in the UK’s transition to electric road transport. This strategically located site underscores our commitment to providing reliable and accessible charging infrastructure for the growing number of electric truck operators. This is just the first step in our UK expansion, and we are dedicated to working with all stakeholders to accelerate the shift towards a sustainable future for the transport industry.”
Anja van Niersen, CEO of Milence, commented: “The opening of our first UK charge hub in Immingham marks a significant step in the UK’s transition to electric road transport. This strategically located site underscores our commitment to providing reliable and accessible charging infrastructure for the growing number of electric truck operators. This is just the first step in our UK expansion, and we are dedicated to working with all stakeholders to accelerate the shift towards a sustainable future for the transport industry.”
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood, said: “Decarbonising road freight is key to reducing transport emissions, and it’s fantastic to see Milence launch the first charging hub in the UK for electric lorries. To support this transition, the Government is investing up to £200m to help rollout hundreds of zero emission lorries and install new infrastructure, supporting high paid jobs and making the UK a green energy superpower as part of our Plan for Change.”
