Truckstop guidance

This guidance is for truckstop operators serving the strategic road network (SRN), to provide a practical introduction to planning, delivering and managing eHGV charging infrastructure.

Truckstop guidance

This guidance is the first of its kind and will be updated as the UK eHGV market and road fleet develop over time.  

It has been structured around three overarching themes: 

  • Understand charging needs: how much charging is needed, when people will use it, what types of charge points are needed and how this varies for short break, long break and overnight charging.  
  • Understand your site: identifying options for how to lay out your site, space requirements, and key planning considerations. 
  • Delivering eHGV charging: understanding who you may need to speak to and work with to take a project forward, including during operation. 

The supplementary guide is intended as a reference document to be used alongside the main guidance, providing additional detail on specific topics where required. It focuses on three things: 

  • Demand (how many vehicles and bays) 
  • Your site (layout, equipment and safety) 
  • Working with DNOs (connections, constraints and timescales) 
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