In a landmark move for the UK automotive sector, Nissan has launched the country’s first private, shared charging facility dedicated to electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs). Located at the Sunderland plant, the £1.4 million project marks the creation of a fully electric supply chain – delivering materials in and transporting completed vehicles out – all while supporting the company’s wider EV36Zero commitment to sustainable vehicle manufacturing.
The charging hub features seven high-capacity stations that can power up to ten eHGVs at once. It will support a fleet of 25 electric trucks handling daily deliveries from suppliers across the UK, including locations as distant as Derby, and transporting vehicles to and from the Port of Tyne. Collectively, the eHGVs will cover over 2.4 million kilometres each year, cutting 1,500 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
Developed with partners Fergusons, Yusen, and BCA as part of the Electric Freightway initiative led by GRIDSERVE, this pioneering effort is supported by Innovate UK and the UK Government’s £200 million Zero Emission HGV programme.
Government and industry leaders have hailed the project as a vital step toward greener freight transport. With further plans to open access to other hauliers and expand capabilities, the station sets a powerful precedent for future logistics infrastructure in the UK.
