Charging electric HGVs: the future of freight, up close. The launch of Gridserve’s first HGV hub

Electric cars are now everywhere — but what about electric trucks? In this video, I’m at Moto Baldock Services courtesy of EVA England for the launch of one of the first GRIDSERVE eHGV Electric Freightway hubs, designed to charge electric HGVs directly from the UK motorway network. I talk to Sam Clarke, Head of eHGV at GRIDSERVE, and Daniel Kunkel, CEO of GRIDSERVE, about how hard this has been to deliver, how much power electric trucks really need, and what has to happen next to decarbonise freight. We also hear from an electric truck driver about what these vehicles are like to drive, how long they take to charge — and the big question: does the cost of public rapid charging make sense? Standing next to silent electric trucks charging while diesel lorries rumble past really does feel like a glimpse of the future — and in many ways, it’s already here. — ⭐️ Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @mrev   ☕️ Or if you'd like to just buy me a coffee (or my wife a gin and tonic): https://ko-fi.com/misterev Please use my referral links: ☀️ Heatable solar installations: £150 off — https://misterev.co.uk/solar (or quote MISTEREV150) 🔋 Heatable battery installations: £75 off — https://misterev.co.uk/battery (or quote MISTEREV75) 🐙 Octopus Energy: £50 off — https://misterev.co.uk/octopus ⚡️ Octopus Electroverse: £5 credit — https://misterev.co.uk/electroverse 📹 Filmed using DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/40bhP35, iPhone 16 Pro: https://amzn.to/4aJpOJV and Canon R5: https://amzn.to/4glncCZ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Baldock Services 01:57 - A chat with Sam Clarke, Head of eHGV at Gridserve 05:37 - A chat with Daniel Kunkel, CEO of Gridserve 08:26 - A chat with Ron Smith, DAF Trucks 09:33 - The price issue 11:41 - Conclusion