Haulier FSEW has opened Wales’ first dedicated HGV electric charging hub, aiming to demonstrate the commercial viability of electric heavy freight vehicles.
Built across 2.5 acres at the Old Ely Transport Yard on Lamby Way Industrial Estate in Cardiff, the development features high-powered charging infrastructure capable of supporting the heaviest electric trucks on the market.
The hub is live and operational and will initially host eight 480kW double-gun DC chargers, infrastructure that was financed, designed and installed by EV fleet and battery storage specialist Zenobē.
These 480kW chargers can power vehicles up with 190 miles of range in one hour.
While mainly powering FSEW’s own fleet-including the new Volvo FM and Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, the hub will also be available for third party charging by agreed external van and arctic truck operators with compatible vehicles.
This project follows the successful launch of FSEW’s GreenFlow service, an industry-first framework that allows clients to achieve international net-zero shipping across road, rail, air, and sea, supporting their path to net zero freight.
The site will also support a recruitment drive for up to 50 new drivers as FSEW aims to expand its electric fleet to 70 vehicles by 2027.
The eFreight Hub development is supported by a grant from UK government’s Depot Charging Scheme, highlighting the project’s strategic importance to national infrastructure.
Geoff Tomlinson, Managing Director at FSEW, said: “By providing accessible, high-power charging, we are removing one of the biggest barriers facing operators today: range and charging anxiety.”
