Nissan launches UK's first truck charging hub
Published on: Jul 22, 2025
£1.4 million project aims to cut 1,500 tonnes of CO₂ annually through electrified logistics alongside GRIDSERVE’s Electric Freightway.
Nissan has inaugurated a new electric truck charging station at its Sunderland plant, marking a significant milestone in the UK’s automotive and logistics industries. The £1.4 million facility is the first of its kind in the country, enabling an electric, end-to-end supply chain for both inbound materials and outbound vehicle deliveries.
The station, which can simultaneously charge up to ten electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), is part of the GRIDSERVE’s Electric Freightway programme. This location supports Nissan’s broader EV36Zero vision, which unites electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, renewable energy, and battery production into a single, sustainable ecosystem.
Initially, the station will power a fleet of 25 eHGVs from haulage partners Fergusons, Yusen, and BCA, handling around 60 daily deliveries to and from the plant.
“This is a big step forward in Nissan’s EV360 vision,” said Michael Simpson, Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Nissan AMIEO. “It is fantastic for our plant to be leading the charge to an electrified supply chain with this project.We welcome the support we've received from our partners to bring the charging station to life and we're proud of what we have achieved.”
The station, which includes seven high-capacity chargers with up to 360kW of power, will serve trucks collecting parts from across the UK and transporting vehicles to and from the Port of Tyne. Nissan has plans to further develop the site for broader use among third-party hauliers and additional logistics providers.
Trucks charging at the Sunderland site are expected to travel more than 2.4 million kilometers annually, reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 1,500 tonnes of CO₂ each year.
