PragmaCharge Launches Electric Trucking-As-A-Service Hubs in UK and Spain
The new UK facility near Port of Felixstowe enables six trucks to charge simultaneously via 360-kilowatt chargers.
PragmaCharge has introduced its Electric Trucking-as-a-Service (eTaaS) model to the United Kingdom and Spain, marking a significant expansion of its integrated fleet and infrastructure offering in European freight markets.
What Happened
The company opened its first UK heavy-truck charging hub at James Kemball’s Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre, located near the Port of Felixstowe. This launch follows the opening of a similar charging hub in Valencia, Spain, which began operations in September. At the UK site, eight Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks are commencing regional container operations. The Felixstowe hub features two 360-kilowatt chargers supplying six dispensers, allowing six trucks to charge simultaneously. James Kemball, a UK container transport operator, serves as the first eTaaS customer in the country.
Why It Matters
PragmaCharge’s eTaaS model bundles electric trucks, charging infrastructure, fleet software, and operational support into a single service with a predictable cost per mile, eliminating the need for upfront capital investment in vehicles or infrastructure. For James Kemball, PragmaCharge managed the project from planning through operation, including developing an electrification strategy, securing funding via the UK government’s Depot Charging Scheme, and operating the hub. The fleet is designated for regional container movements within a 250-mile round trip of Felixstowe. Gordon McCormick, Group Transport Director at James Kemball, noted that the project integrates vehicle electrification with dedicated charging infrastructure, supported by more than 6,000 rooftop solar panels at the distribution centre. George Welsford, UK Country Manager at PragmaCharge, emphasized that the hub aims to unlock lower, predictable costs in the low-margin road freight sector.
The Bottom Line
PragmaCharge has established operational eTaaS hubs at two major European freight gateways, Port of Felixstowe and Port of Valencia, deploying electric trucks for port-related container movements under a unified service model.
