Lysara invests €17m in Lille last-mile EV hub

Lysara has forward funded a €17 million last-mile transport infrastructure asset in Lille, France, as it continues to expand its footprint in key European logistics markets.

The acquisition, completed off-market from a subsidiary of Axtom, involves a purpose-built facility at CERT Lesquin – one of Lille’s prime last-mile logistics hubs – strategically positioned along France’s main logistics corridor linking Lille, Paris, Lyon and Marseille.

The site, currently under development and expected to complete this summer, will comprise a 12,064 sqm logistics facility alongside a 15,574 sqm multi-storey van parking deck. The three-storey structure will feature 330 EV fleet charging spaces and target a 2.5 MW power connection, making it one of the most advanced private electric van charging hubs in northern France.

The asset has been pre-let on a long-term lease to a global e-commerce occupier, underscoring Lysara’s strategy of investing in infrastructure backed by secured demand and long-term contractual income.

Backed by Greenpoint Partners, Lysara is focused on building a pan-European platform of power-enabled transport infrastructure assets to support the electrification of commercial fleets.

Scott Parsons, CEO of Lysara, said: “This transaction demonstrates our ability to source and execute high-quality off-market opportunities across Europe at pace.

“The Lille asset is a strong addition to the platform and reflects growing institutional appetite for transport infrastructure with genuine power capability.”

Guillaume Baixas, head of European investment at Lysara, added that the location aligns closely with the firm’s strategy: “CERT Lesquin is one of the best last-mile locations in Northern France… France is a market we are actively expanding in, partly due to its strong electrification and comparatively more accessible grid.”

The deal highlights increasing investor interest in logistics assets that combine real estate with energy infrastructure, particularly as fleet electrification accelerates across Europe.

Lysara was advised by CBRE in Lille, with legal support from DLA Piper and notarial services provided by Ampere-Ginisty. Technical due diligence was carried out by TOP Management.