{"id":990701,"date":"2026-01-21T15:09:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?p=990701"},"modified":"2026-01-21T15:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:09:12","slug":"uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/","title":{"rendered":"UK\u2019s first megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub opens at East Midlands Gateway"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/#_Whats_Opened_and_Where\" title=\"\u00a0What\u2019s Opened and Where\">\u00a0What\u2019s Opened and Where<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/#_Charging_Technology_Megawatt-Scale_Power\" title=\"\u00a0Charging Technology: Megawatt-Scale Power\">\u00a0Charging Technology: Megawatt-Scale Power<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/#_Supporting_Real_Electric_Freight\" title=\"\u00a0Supporting Real Electric Freight\">\u00a0Supporting Real Electric Freight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/#_Broader_Rollout_and_Funding\" title=\"\u00a0Broader Rollout and Funding\">\u00a0Broader Rollout and Funding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/#_Why_This_Matters\" title=\"\u00a0Why This Matters\">\u00a0Why This Matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/#_1_KuehneNagels_Operational_Case\" title=\"\u00a01. Kuehne+Nagel\u2019s Operational Case\">\u00a01. Kuehne+Nagel\u2019s Operational Case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/#_2_Data_Learning_From_Real_Fleet_Use\" title=\"\u00a02. Data &amp; Learning From Real Fleet Use\">\u00a02. Data &amp; Learning From Real Fleet Use<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/#_3_Industry_Partner_Comments\" title=\"\u00a03. Industry &amp; Partner Comments\">\u00a03. Industry &amp; Partner Comments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/#Kate_Broome_%E2%80%94_KuehneNagel\" title=\"Kate Broome \u2014 Kuehne+Nagel\">Kate Broome \u2014 Kuehne+Nagel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/#Simon_Smith_%E2%80%94_CEO_Voltempo\" title=\"Simon Smith \u2014 CEO, Voltempo\">Simon Smith \u2014 CEO, Voltempo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/#Alistair_Barnes_%E2%80%94_Senior_Programme_Manager_Innovate_UK\" title=\"Alistair Barnes \u2014 Senior Programme Manager, Innovate UK\">Alistair Barnes \u2014 Senior Programme Manager, Innovate UK<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/#_Key_Takeaways\" title=\"\u00a0Key Takeaways\">\u00a0Key Takeaways<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/#_Real-World_Testing_at_Scale\" title=\"\u00a0Real-World Testing at Scale\">\u00a0Real-World Testing at Scale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/#_Cross-Sector_Collaboration\" title=\"\u00a0Cross-Sector Collaboration\">\u00a0Cross-Sector Collaboration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens-at-east-midlands-gateway\/#_Policy_Innovation_Driven\" title=\"\u00a0Policy &amp; Innovation Driven\">\u00a0Policy &amp; Innovation Driven<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Whats_Opened_and_Where\"><\/span>\u00a0What\u2019s Opened and Where<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>first megawatt-scale electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) charging hub<\/strong> in the UK has opened at <strong>Kuehne+Nagel\u2019s East Midlands Gateway<\/strong> logistics facility in Leicestershire. This site is one of the UK\u2019s biggest freight hubs \u2014 located next to the M1 motorway and close to East Midlands Airport \u2014 making it a strategic location for testing electric truck operations in real-world logistics. (<a title=\"Kuehne+Nagel opens UK\u2019s first megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub | Logistics Matters\" href=\"https:\/\/www.logisticsmatters.co.uk\/news\/kuehnenagel-opens-uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Logistics Matters<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The hub was <strong>formally opened on 15 January 2026<\/strong> and marks a big milestone in building charging infrastructure for zero-emission heavy freight. (<a title=\"Kuehne+Nagel opens UK\u2019s first megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub | Logistics Matters\" href=\"https:\/\/www.logisticsmatters.co.uk\/news\/kuehnenagel-opens-uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Logistics Matters<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Charging_Technology_Megawatt-Scale_Power\"><\/span>\u00a0Charging Technology: Megawatt-Scale Power<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This charging site is powered by <strong>Voltempo\u2019s HyperCharger technology<\/strong>, which is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Megawatt-Charging System (MCS)-ready<\/strong> \u2014 capable of delivering up to <strong>1 megawatt of charging power<\/strong>, far more than standard public fast chargers. (<a title=\"Kuehne+Nagel opens UK\u2019s first megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub | Logistics Matters\" href=\"https:\/\/www.logisticsmatters.co.uk\/news\/kuehnenagel-opens-uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Logistics Matters<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Designed to <strong>charge future electric HGVs in under ~30 minutes<\/strong> depending on the truck\u2019s battery and specs. (<a title=\"Voltempo opens megawatt eHGV charging site - theenergyst.com\" href=\"https:\/\/theenergyst.com\/voltempo-opens-megawatt-ehgv-charging-site\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">theenergyst.com &#8211; Latest energy news<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Built around a <strong>single megawatt HyperCharger pod<\/strong> that supplies six high-power DC charging bays. This setup dynamically allocates power across trucks based on need. (<a title=\"Voltempo opens megawatt eHGV charging site - theenergyst.com\" href=\"https:\/\/theenergyst.com\/voltempo-opens-megawatt-ehgv-charging-site\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">theenergyst.com &#8211; Latest energy news<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalable<\/strong> \u2014 additional charging points can be added as fleet sizes and power requirements grow. (<a title=\"Voltempo opens megawatt eHGV charging site - theenergyst.com\" href=\"https:\/\/theenergyst.com\/voltempo-opens-megawatt-ehgv-charging-site\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">theenergyst.com &#8211; Latest energy news<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The chargers also support <strong>OCPP 2.0+<\/strong> and <strong>Plug and Charge<\/strong> functionality for easy authentication and use. (<a title=\"Voltempo powers UK\u2019s first megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub at Kuehne+Nagel East Midlands Gateway as part of eFREIGHT 2030 - North East Connected\" href=\"https:\/\/neconnected.co.uk\/voltempo-powers-uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-at-kuehnenagel-east-midlands-gateway-as-part-of-efreight-2030\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">North East Connected<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Supporting_Real_Electric_Freight\"><\/span>\u00a0Supporting Real Electric Freight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Initially the hub will support <strong>around 12 electric HGVs<\/strong> as part of the government-backed <strong>eFREIGHT 2030 programme<\/strong> (an initiative under the <strong>Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) Programme<\/strong>). Participating trucks include models from <strong>DAF Trucks<\/strong> and <strong>Renault Trucks<\/strong>, operating across regional, national and some international routes. (<a title=\"Megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub opens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transportxtra.com\/publications\/parking-review\/news\/79996\/megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">transportxtra.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>These vehicles are collecting real-world data on things like <strong>energy use, charging patterns, range, and overall costs<\/strong>, which helps operators assess electric HGV viability at scale. (<a title=\"Megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub opens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transportxtra.com\/publications\/parking-review\/news\/79996\/megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">transportxtra.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Broader_Rollout_and_Funding\"><\/span>\u00a0Broader Rollout and Funding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>This is the <strong>first of a planned national rollout of megawatt-scale charging hubs<\/strong> \u2014 early plans mention up to <strong>35 depot-based hubs across the UK<\/strong> under eFREIGHT 2030. (<a title=\"efreight2030 \u2013 eFreight 2030\" href=\"https:\/\/efreight2030.com\/author\/efreight2030\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">efreight2030.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The programme is <strong>government-funded (\u00a3200m)<\/strong> and delivered in partnership with <strong>Innovate UK<\/strong> and the Department for Transport. (<a title=\"efreight2030 \u2013 eFreight 2030\" href=\"https:\/\/efreight2030.com\/author\/efreight2030\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">efreight2030.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Partners include freight operators, vehicle manufacturers, and technology providers, aiming to build the backbone for zero-emission freight nationwide. (<a title=\"ElectricDrives | LinkedIn\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/showcase\/electric-drives\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">LinkedIn<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Why_This_Matters\"><\/span>\u00a0Why This Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Fast charging power:<\/strong> Megawatt-scale chargers mean electric trucks can recharge much quicker \u2014 closer to the turnaround times freight businesses need. (<a title=\"Voltempo opens megawatt eHGV charging site - theenergyst.com\" href=\"https:\/\/theenergyst.com\/voltempo-opens-megawatt-ehgv-charging-site\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">theenergyst.com &#8211; Latest energy news<\/a>)<br \/>\n<strong>Decarbonisation:<\/strong> Heavy goods vehicles are among the most polluting road vehicles, so building this infrastructure helps cut emissions from freight. (<a title=\"Kuehne+Nagel opens UK\u2019s first megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub | Logistics Matters\" href=\"https:\/\/www.logisticsmatters.co.uk\/news\/kuehnenagel-opens-uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Logistics Matters<\/a>)<br \/>\n<strong>Real-world logistics testing:<\/strong> Using real fleets at a major logistics site allows industry and government to learn what works \u2014 before scaling up nationally. (<a title=\"Megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub opens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transportxtra.com\/publications\/parking-review\/news\/79996\/megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">transportxtra.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Here are some <strong>case studies, partner insights, and comments<\/strong> on the UK\u2019s first <strong>megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub<\/strong> at East Midlands Gateway \u2014 part of the <strong>eFREIGHT 2030<\/strong> initiative and a milestone for decarbonising heavy freight: (<a title=\"Kuehne+Nagel opens UK\u2019s first megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub | Logistics Matters\" href=\"https:\/\/www.logisticsmatters.co.uk\/news\/kuehnenagel-opens-uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Logistics Matters<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_1_KuehneNagels_Operational_Case\"><\/span>\u00a01. Kuehne+Nagel\u2019s Operational Case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s being tested:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The charging hub is supporting <strong>Kuehne+Nagel\u2019s UK road logistics operations<\/strong> by charging up to <strong>12 electric HGVs<\/strong> (eHGVs) from manufacturers like <strong>DAF<\/strong> and <strong>Renault Trucks<\/strong>. These trucks run on <strong>regional, national and international routes<\/strong>, allowing the project to gather <strong>real-world data<\/strong> on battery behaviour, energy use, range, charging cycles, and total cost of operation. (<a title=\"Megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub opens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transportxtra.com\/publications\/parking-review\/news\/79996\/megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">transportxtra.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why this matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This is one of the first large-scale depot electrification experiments in the UK freight industry \u2014 gaining insights into how eHGVs perform in everyday logistics scenarios rather than just prototypes or small pilots. (<a title=\"Megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub opens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transportxtra.com\/publications\/parking-review\/news\/79996\/megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">transportxtra.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_2_Data_Learning_From_Real_Fleet_Use\"><\/span>\u00a02. Data &amp; Learning From Real Fleet Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Performance insights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each eHGV operating from the hub is contributing <strong>performance and efficiency data<\/strong> back into the eFREIGHT 2030 programme. This includes:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Energy consumption patterns<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Range outcomes after charging cycles<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging behaviour at megawatt power levels<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Operational turnaround times and reliability<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost metrics compared with diesel HGVs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These data points help industry partners refine business cases for electrifying heavy logistics and plan future infrastructure needs. (<a title=\"Megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub opens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transportxtra.com\/publications\/parking-review\/news\/79996\/megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">transportxtra.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_3_Industry_Partner_Comments\"><\/span>\u00a03. Industry &amp; Partner Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kate_Broome_%E2%80%94_KuehneNagel\"><\/span><strong>Kate Broome \u2014 Kuehne+Nagel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cAs part of eFREIGHT 2030, we\u2019re proud to be working with partners like Voltempo and their innovative technology, alongside vehicle manufacturers DAF and Renault Trucks, to open the first charging hub at our site \u2014 a real milestone made possible through collaboration across industry.\u201d<\/em> (<a title=\"Kuehne+Nagel opens UK\u2019s first megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub | Logistics Matters\" href=\"https:\/\/www.logisticsmatters.co.uk\/news\/kuehnenagel-opens-uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Logistics Matters<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This highlights the <strong>importance of cross-industry collaboration<\/strong> \u2014 showing that freight operators, infrastructure providers, and OEMs are working together rather than in isolated pilots.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simon_Smith_%E2%80%94_CEO_Voltempo\"><\/span><strong>Simon Smith \u2014 CEO, Voltempo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cThis first deployment of Voltempo\u2019s HyperCharger at Kuehne+Nagel\u2019s depot is a significant milestone for zero-emission freight\u2026 ready for the next generation of higher-power electric and autonomous HGVs tomorrow.\u201d<\/em> (<a title=\"Megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub opens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transportxtra.com\/publications\/parking-review\/news\/79996\/megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">transportxtra.com<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Voltempo\u2019s comment underscores the <strong>future-proofing aspect<\/strong>: deploying infrastructure that can support emerging truck technologies and higher power needs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alistair_Barnes_%E2%80%94_Senior_Programme_Manager_Innovate_UK\"><\/span><strong>Alistair Barnes \u2014 Senior Programme Manager, Innovate UK<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cVoltempo\u2019s state-of-the-art HyperCharger is enabling eFREIGHT 2030 to meet the sustainable haulage demands of today and tomorrow\u2026 accelerating the transition to zero-emission freight and driving the UK\u2019s clean growth ambitions forward.\u201d<\/em> (<a title=\"Voltempo powers UK\u2019s first megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub at Kuehne+Nagel East Midlands Gateway as part of eFREIGHT 2030 - North East Connected\" href=\"https:\/\/neconnected.co.uk\/voltempo-powers-uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-at-kuehnenagel-east-midlands-gateway-as-part-of-efreight-2030\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">North East Connected<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This comment reflects the <strong>policy and strategic importance<\/strong> of the project: it isn\u2019t just a one-off pilot, but a <strong>strategic step in the UK government\u2019s ZEHID programme<\/strong> to drive broader freight decarbonisation. (<a title=\"Voltempo powers UK\u2019s first megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub at Kuehne+Nagel East Midlands Gateway as part of eFREIGHT 2030 - North East Connected\" href=\"https:\/\/neconnected.co.uk\/voltempo-powers-uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-at-kuehnenagel-east-midlands-gateway-as-part-of-efreight-2030\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">North East Connected<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>\u00a0Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Real-World_Testing_at_Scale\"><\/span>\u00a0Real-World Testing at Scale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The East Midlands Gateway hub isn\u2019t a concept \u2014 it\u2019s being used in <strong>live freight operations<\/strong> to collect data that will directly influence future deployments and business models. (<a title=\"Megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub opens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transportxtra.com\/publications\/parking-review\/news\/79996\/megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub-opens\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">transportxtra.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Cross-Sector_Collaboration\"><\/span>\u00a0Cross-Sector Collaboration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel, infrastructure developer Voltempo, vehicle OEMs, Innovate UK and government agencies all contribute expertise \u2014 showing that <strong>multi-partner engagement<\/strong> is vital for heavy freight electrification. (<a title=\"Kuehne+Nagel opens UK\u2019s first megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub | Logistics Matters\" href=\"https:\/\/www.logisticsmatters.co.uk\/news\/kuehnenagel-opens-uks-first-megawatt-scale-ehgv-charging-hub\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Logistics Matters<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Policy_Innovation_Driven\"><\/span>\u00a0Policy &amp; Innovation Driven<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The project sits under the <strong>\u00a3200 m Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) Programme<\/strong>, aiming for up to <strong>35 hub installations nationally<\/strong> by 2030 to support decarbonised freight. 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