Backed by Transport Scotland through its £2 million HGV Market Readiness Fund, Fleete, VEV and Dynamon have joined forces to deliver a bold and sustainable roadmap for electrifying the nation’s 36,500-strong HGV fleet. The ScotCharge consortium unites the full electrification value chain, combining cutting-edge data analytics, infrastructure deployment and fleet transition expertise to create an investment-ready plan that will set fleets on a smooth path to full electrification.
Wider consortium members include around 50 members of Scotland’s transport ecosystem including fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers and independent distribution network operators. The initial business case is due to be delivered in December 2025 with a full report set for completion by March next year.
Key elements of the programme will include:
Fleet data analysis – led by Dynamon to identify electrifiable routes, optimal EVs, optimal charging infrastructure, site power requirements and total cost of ownership.
Hub infrastructure development – led by Fleete to include site identification, surveys, design, costing, and delivery of charging hubs accessible to commercial fleets.
Depot electrification – led by VEV to include site design and costing, power strategy, and the financing, delivery, and operation of depot charging infrastructure.
Responsible for 12 percent of transport emissions in Scotland, the decarbonisation of HGVs is a critical step towards the Scottish Government’s pledge to reach net zero by 2045 while creating important opportunities for sustainable economic growth and energy resilience.
“The HGV Market Readiness Fund is enabling operators, manufacturers, financiers, and charge point providers to collaborate on innovative projects that drive investment in HGV decarbonisation” said Amber Jamieson, HGV Decarbonisation Team Leader at Transport Scotland. “The response from the sector has been strong, with high quality consortium projects proposed. These business cases will help identify opportunities to leverage private investment alongside public funding, accelerating the transition to zero-emission HGV fleets and supporting infrastructure across Scotland.”
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