A new 26-bay eHGV shared charging hub at Hams Hall Distribution Park near Birmingham has been given the green light.

Fleet charging solutions provider Fleete has secured planning consent for the new site in Coleshill, as it builds out its shared charging hub network at strategic locations across the country.

The new hub follows the development of Fleete’s first 16-bay site at the Port of Tilbury.  Located off Faraday Avenue at the entrance to Hams Hall, the new facility will provide fleet operators with convenient, reliable and cost-effective access to charging infrastructure within the country’s ‘golden triangle of logistics’; one of the UK’s most active logistics regions.

The hub will allow 26 HGVs to charge simultaneously using 26 ultra-rapid chargers. Selected chargers will include Megawatt Charging System (MCS) capability for future ultra high-power charging. The facility will provide eight truck-and-trailer bays, 10 tractor bays, a welfare cabin for driver comfort and 15 park-and-drive car parking spaces to support flexible fleet operation.

It will primarily focus on eHGVs but will also accept smaller electric trucks and vans – all customers need to sign up at fleete.com before using the site.

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

Fleete’s shared charging hub addresses these challenges through a reliable, high-powered charging solution designed to make fleet electrification more accessible and practical. It provides fair and efficient sharing of grid capacity between Hams Hall tenants, and accessibility to EV charging for fleets operating in and passing through Hams Hall area.

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.”

Fleete’s charging hubs are designed to ensure an efficient and reliable charging experience for fleet operators, with design, planning and operation managed by the company. Each site is developed to deliver dependable power when and where it’s needed most, supported by advanced energy management systems and 24/7 operational monitoring.