Through the partnerships, depot sites operated by Motus and Ford & Slater will be made accessible to commercial fleets via Paua Share, helping expand the available charging network for electric rigid and articulated trucks across the UK. Together, these two new partners add 16 new truck charging locations into the Paua truck and shared depot ecosystem.
The two dealer groups have also played an important role in the UK’s wider transition to electric freight. Motus and Ford & Slater together supplied 20 percent of the electric trucks in the UK’s ZEHID programme as DAF electric trucks.
Importantly, the depots will welcome electric trucks from any manufacturer, not just DAF vehicles, supporting the wider transition to zero-emission freight. This reflects the growing importance of shared depot charging as fleets seek practical, reliable charging options beyond their own infrastructure. Shared depots help extend network coverage, improve charger utilisation and support more efficient route planning for commercial vehicles.
“Motus and Ford & Slater joining Paua Share is a strong example of the industry working together to accelerate electric truck adoption” said Niall Riddell, CEO and Co-Founder of Paua. “Depot charging is a critical part of the ecosystem. By opening trusted depot infrastructure to other fleets, we can rapidly extend the usable charging network for electric trucks across the UK.”
The integrations have been delivered through close collaboration across multiple partners. Motus has worked with Envevo to install the chargers, while Ford & Slater has worked with EO to install the chargers. Paua has then integrated both partners into its platform, enabling fleets to access depot infrastructure using Paua’s EV charging payment and depot sharing capability.
Charging access remains one of the key challenges for fleets electrifying heavy vehicles. While public charging for cars and vans has grown rapidly, infrastructure specifically designed for large commercial vehicles is still emerging. Truck charging requires more power, more space and different site layouts than passenger EV charging, making depot-based infrastructure especially important.
Shared depot charging provides a practical solution by opening existing private infrastructure to trusted fleet partners. This approach increases utilisation of installed chargers while helping fleets access more locations to charge. Paua’s broader truck and depot sharing strategy is built around exactly this model, extending access to commercial vehicle charging through both public and shared-private infrastructure.
“We are delighted to partner with Paua to make our charging infrastructure accessible to a wider group of fleet operators” said John Jesson EV and Connected Services Manager. “As more businesses transition to electric trucks, enabling shared access to depot charging will help fleets operate with greater confidence and flexibility.”
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