Moto Hospitality is accelerating its commitment to sustainable travel by pledging to quadruple its EV charging capacity while establishing a network of high-powered superhubs specifically for electric HGVs.

The plans form part of the motorway services firm’s plans to invest more than £500m across its nationwide estate, following the landmark agreement of new 75+ year lease extensions, with the Department for Transport and National Highways, at 10 Moto sites.

The long-term extensions enable Moto to continue its wide-ranging programme of site redevelopments and EV infrastructure upgrades designed to meet changing travel demands and to provide support for the Government’s net zero ambitions for UK transportation.

Moto already has EV charging at its motorway services across the country. The firm works with partners Gridserve and Tesla to lead the rollout of superfast chargers across the motorway network and has branched out to become a charge point operator itself.

Under the new blueprint, Moto plans to significantly increase the number of EV charging hubs across its sites having already launched more than 1,000 ultra rapid charging bays in the past five years. The company said it now has a clear ambition to quadruple the number of EV charging bays at its sites over the coming years. It also has a roadmap to 15 eHGV superhub sites with up to 100 bays, providing critical infrastructure that will unlock electric freight growth for the UK economy, alongside plans to further enhance facilities for HGV drivers.

The company is also exploring new energy solutions, including onsite renewable generation and smart energy management systems, as part of a broader ambition to continue integrating cleaner, more resilient power into its operations and support the UK’s transition to zero-emission transport.

Moto locations already offer a diverse range of popular retail and dining options through partnerships with brands such as M&S, Costa and Burger King, with more collaborations on the way to enhance choice for all motorists.

In addition, Moto has received planning consent for a new service area at Swindon and a truck stop at Wrotham in Kent.

Ken McMeikan, CEO of Moto Hospitality, said: “This planned investment is fantastic news for our customers as we continue to upgrade existing facilities, provide even greater choice of food and drink brands, provide world-class EV charging infrastructure and open new motorway service areas and truck stops.”

Decarbonisation Minister Keir Mather said: “We know access to public charging is crucial in helping people make the switch. That’s why we’re investing £600m and rolling out hundreds of thousands more chargers, including on motorways and A-roads, so drivers can travel with confidence, particularly on long journeys.

“We’re backing industry to rollout more chargers, and it’s great to see businesses such as Moto powering up the UK’s electric revolution.”