BP Pulse and Moto bring high-powered electric truck charging to UK motorways

BP Pulse and motorway services operator Moto are cooperating to accelerate the transition for UK freight and logistics.

The intention is to roll-out high-powered electric truck charging on major UK routes to begin with three motorway service areas: Lymm, Toddington North, and Toddington South. 

Six pull-through bays equipped with megawatt charging system (MCS) chargers will be installed at each site. The chargers are designed to accommodate a wide range of electric trucks. They are compatible with both CCS and MCS standards.

The first site is planned to go live during 2026. 

Moto has invested in electric vehicle infrastructure across its 70 UK sites, with electric trucks a natural extension. Moto plans to install up to 300 charging bays for electric HGVs at 23 strategic locations by 2030.

Moto’s chief executive, Ken McMeikan, said: “I am really excited about our plans with bp to provide electric charging stations for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). 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.”

The Moto project is focused on the UK’s primary motorway corridors, supporting BP’s aim to build a publicly accessible network of multi-energy truck hubs across the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) routes. 

The new hubs will also support electric trucks entering the UK from Europe, with BP’s fuel and charge card enabling payment for charging across UK and Europe. 

The roll-out follows the success of BP’s first European e-truck corridor launched across six sites, spanning a 600km stretch of the Rhine-Alpine corridor, in January 2023. BP now operates the largest public truck charging network in Germany with 25 e-truck sites providing thousands of charging sessions via dedicated pull-through bays to enable fleet operators to access long-distance and national electric trucking infrastructure.

Jo Hayward, vice president, BP mobility and convenience retail: “We’re committed to helping fleet operators transition to EV trucks and that means delivering the infrastructure they need where they need it. Our partnership with Moto is a perfect fit: the team shares our focus on making electric truck charging as convenient as possible for our customers, and providing them with a brilliant experience. 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.”

Nigel Head, VP European e-truck, 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."

The collaboration with Moto complements BP’s acquisition of one of Europe’s largest truck stops in Ashford, Kent, where plans are underway to introduce EV charging for HGVs. The site will serve as a vital connection for electric trucks between mainland Europe and the UK, enabling bp to create a cross-border network of high-powered, strategically located truck charging facilities.

As more businesses look to transition their trucks, BP Pulse is also working with major fleet operators, from Amazon to DFDS, to support their transition to electric trucks with reliable and scalable charging solutions.