UK minister announces new charging hubs for zero emission HGVs

Mar 11 | 2025

The UK government has announced plans for 54 new charging hubs to power zero emission lorries following a meeting in London on 6 March, 2025.

Lillian GreenwoodLillian Greenwood MP, Roads Minister, explained that the new infrastructure will cover the whole of the UK to enable eHGV charging and hydrogen refuelling. The network of hubs will be integrated into the road transport system with convenient locations at depots, motorway services, and arterial roads.

Chris Ashley, RHA Senior Policy Lead at the Road Haulage Association (RHA) said: “We are very pleased at the announcement of the long-awaited map of government-funded public electric charging and hydrogen refilling points for zero emission HGVs in the UK. This development will give operators more confidence when planning the transition of their fleets to non-diesel vehicles. We look forward to seeing more information about these sites and will continue to work with governments, stakeholders and our industry on charting a supportive journey to net zero.”

Photo: Lillian Greenwood MP.