James Kemball drives forward fleet electrification. UK container services company James Kemball, part of GB Global, has introduced eight Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) and deployed dedicated charging infrastructure at its Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre (FMDC). By Liam McLoughlin October 31, 2026 Read time: 5 mins The project was delivered through a partnership between James Kemball, PragmaCharge, Envevo and Euro Commercials, bringing together electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, software and operational support to help accelerate the transition to lower-emission freight transport. Supported by UK Government grant funding, the project represents an important investment in James Kemball's long-term electrification strategy, establishing the infrastructure, operational expertise and vehicle capability needed to support the future expansion of electric transport across the business. With an average range of up to 310 miles (500km) on a single charge, the new electric fleet is well suited to James Kemball's operations and will predominantly support deliveries within a 250-mile round-trip radius of Felixstowe. Collectively, the new EV fleet is expected to travel approximately 560,000 miles each year, reducing CO[2] emissions by an estimated 600 tonnes and saving around 242,000 litres of diesel annually compared with conventional diesel-powered operations. This is equivalent to removing approximately 130 passenger cars from the road for a year. PragmaCharge's software, which has already been used to define James Kemball's initial electrification strategy, will play a key role in day-to-day operations, by providing systems for charge planning and energy management, pre-dispatch route validation and predictive monitoring, all designed to maximise vehicle utilisation. The charging infrastructure has been installed at the 750,000 sq ft Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre, operated by Uniserve, a GB Global company, providing a strategic base for James Kemball's growing electric fleet and future electrification plans. The facility benefits from extensive onsite renewable energy generation, with 6,180 photovoltaic solar panels installed across the warehouse rooftop, producing approximately 2,500 MWh of clean, renewable electricity annually. Supporting the electric fleet are two 360kW Heliox chargers, each equipped with three dispensers, enabling six trucks to be charged simultaneously. The investment establishes a scalable charging platform to support James Kemball's long-term plans for fleet electrification and the wider adoption of electric vehicles across its transport operations. The project has been delivered through a partnership between James Kemball, PragmaCharge, and Envevo, bringing together expertise in fleet electrification, vehicle supply and charging infrastructure delivery. Gordon McCormick, group transport director at James Kemball, said: "The introduction of its first electric trucks represents an important milestone for James Kemball and demonstrates its commitment to exploring practical solutions that support the decarbonisation of freight transport. The project is particularly significant because it combines vehicle electrification with dedicated charging infrastructure at its Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre, where more than 6,000 rooftop solar panels generate renewable electricity to support its operations. "With PragmaCharge leading the delivery and ongoing operational support of the project, complemented by Envevo's charging infrastructure expertise, we have established a strong platform that will allow us to evaluate the operational, environmental and commercial benefits of electric freight transport while continuing to deliver the service standards our customers expect." George Welsford, country manager UK for PragmaCharge, said: "This hub is a significant milestone: the first of its kind for heavy road freight in the region, minutes from the UK's busiest container port, Felixstowe. For too long, the conversation around electrifying heavy goods vehicles has focused on the challenges. What we're demonstrating in Felixstowe is that, with the right partnerships, infrastructure and commercial model, those challenges can be overcome. In the low-margin world of road freight, it's great to be working with one of the UK's leading container operators to unlock the lower, more predictable costs that electric trucking delivers when it's done right." He added: "This project is about much more than installing chargers; it's about giving operators the confidence to invest in electric trucks, knowing the infrastructure, software and support are there to keep their businesses moving. In due course, together with James Kemball, we intend to open the site to invited third-party operators. It joins PragmaCharge's growing network electrifying key logistics hubs, including Europe's largest charging location in Valencia, Spain." Carl Buckingham, head of partnerships at Envevo, said: "Evcandi Drive Solar is proud to be working in partnership with PragmaCharge and James Kemball to deliver their first charging hub supported through the UK Government's Depot Charging Scheme grant. "By combining PragmaCharge's fleet electrification expertise and charging solution, James Kemball's operational insight, and Envevo's expertise in the design and delivery of the complete charging infrastructure, including charging systems, HV/LV electrical infrastructure and associated civils, we are turning funding ambition into a practical, future-ready solution that supports the transition to electric freight." Max Bemrose, truck sales executive at Euro Commercials, commented: "Evcandi Drive Solar is incredibly pleased and grateful to be working alongside James Kemball and PragmaCharge to help electrify an operation of this size and capability, and for the opportunity in providing the vehicles to enable this. "The excitement has been apparent from the beginning of this journey from all parties concerned, we have taken that on ourselves as Euro Commercials and have felt part of that journey." Nathan Notley, eConsultant at Euro Commercials, added: "The fit of the Actros e600 seemed the obvious choice for both PragmaCharge and James Kemball thanks to it's exceptional range, efficiency and charging speeds of up to 400Kw (CCS 2). This is coupled with the fact that it is also future-proofed with Mega-watt charging allows ample time for adaptation into a challenging and changing future. "With it's 4 speed eAxle, LFP battery technology and the latest in safety features we are sure that these will exceed the expectations with the operational teams and drivers-alike." In addition to the sustainability benefits, the deployment of the electric fleet is expected to support enhanced driver attraction and retention, improved driver satisfaction, increased customer demand for lower-emission transport solutions, new business opportunities and greater vehicle uptime. Each driver will receive dedicated vehicle-specific training to support the transition from diesel to electric operation.

Envevo secures EV charging maintenance contract. Envevo has secured an EV charging maintenance contract with 22 EV charging specialists transferring into Envevo through the TUPE process, increasing operational capacity, technical expertise and nationwide coverage. October 12, 2026 _ James Evison Envevo has secured an electric vehicle (EV) charging maintenance contract with 22 EV charging specialists transferring into Envevo through the TUPE process, increasing operational capacity, technical expertise and nationwide coverage. The transfer strengthens Envevo's Maintenance Business Unit, with the enlarged team providing specialist inspection, preventative maintenance, fault response and asset management services, across a range of charging technologies and OEM platforms. The contract award reflects growing demand for specialist maintenance partners as EV charging networks continue to expand in scale and complexity across the UK. Reliable, resilient and well-maintained charging infrastructure is increasingly critical to supporting EV adoption, maximising asset performance and delivering a positive customer experience for drivers. Envevo's expanded maintenance operation will assist in maximising charger uptime, improve network reliability and support the efficient operation of critical charging infrastructure nationwide. A comprehensive mobilisation programme is now underway covering operational readiness, systems integration, safety, training and colleague onboarding to ensure a seamless transition and continued delivery of high-quality maintenance services, it said. Stuart Grant, Managing Director of Envevo, said: "This is a hugely significant achievement for Envevo and a clear endorsement of the expertise, professionalism and dedication its people demonstrate every day. "The addition of 22 highly experienced colleagues further strengthens its capability and brings together an exceptional depth of knowledge across EV charging maintenance, fault response and operational delivery. "By combining their expertise with its existing team, Transport & Energy is creating one of the UK's largest dedicated EV charging maintenance operations, capable of supporting a wide range of OEM technologies while helping to maximise network availability and keep critical charging infrastructure operating safely and reliably. "As the UK continues its transition towards electrified transport, customers require trusted partners who can deliver specialist maintenance services at scale. This milestone reinforces Envevo's position within that market and demonstrates our commitment to supporting the UK's net-zero ambitions through operational excellence, innovation and customer service." Michael Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer of Envevo, said: "This is an important milestone not only for Envevo, but for the wider EV charging sector. "The UK's transition to electric vehicles depends upon reliable, accessible and well-maintained charging infrastructure. As charging networks continue to grow in scale and complexity, operators increasingly require specialist maintenance partners capable of delivering high levels of availability, rapid fault response and consistent operational excellence. "The continued growth of its EV maintenance operation reflects the increasing need for specialist providers capable of supporting critical infrastructure at scale, while helping improve network resilience, customer experience and charger uptime. "Transport & Energy is delighted to welcome 22 new colleagues into Envevo and look forward to building a single, high-performing team focused on safety, customer service, innovation and operational excellence. "Together, we have created an organisation with the scale, expertise and geographic reach necessary to support some of the UK's most important charging assets and help enable the next phase of the country's transition to low-carbon transport."