Hethel Performance Hub opens with multi-partner support

The move of Charge Holdings entirely to Hethel is the clearest sign yet that the center has attracted a real manufacturing commitment Left to right: Chris McDonald MP, Minister for Industry and Matt Nice, Deputy Managing Director, Lotus Cars The Hethel Performance Center (HPH) in Norfolk is officially opened Industry Minister Chris McDonald opens a new chapter for the Lotus-affiliated engineering, manufacturing and testing facility. Charge Holdings is moving all its operations to headquarters, Zenos has signed terms for future vehicle production, and DR Automobiles is confirmed as another partner. HPH builds on Lotus’ established presence at Hethel, integrating engineering, manufacturing and testing capabilities into a single facility. Road infrastructure works completed South Norfolk Council and Norfolk County Council are unlocking development land for further expansion. Industry Secretary Chris McDonald said in a statement: “The UK is a top investment destination and the new Hethel Performance Center underlines our global dominance in innovative, high-value manufacturing in the automotive and motorsport sector. This facility will showcase the best of British industry, support stronger supply chains, create high-skilled jobs and help make the UK the best place in the world to design, manufacture and export vehicles.” Paul Abercrombie, Group Chief Executive of Charge Holdings, added: “We are delighted to be one of the first organizations to move into the Hethel Performance Centre. This is a defining moment for Charge Holdings as Hethel offers something truly unique: a vibrant, integrated environment where engineering, manufacturing and motorsport talent sit side by side.”

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