New ScotCharge consortium to build a national blueprint for zero-emission freight in Scotland

Backed by Transport Scotland, through its ?2m HGV Market Readiness Fund, Fleete, VEV and Dynamon have joined forces to deliver a roadmap for electrifying the nation's 36,500-strong HGV fleet. The ScotCharge consortium combines cutting-edge data analytics, infrastructure deployment and fleet transition expertise to create an investment-ready plan to help fleets achieve 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.

Amber Jamieson, Transport Scotland HGV decarbonisation team leader, said: "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. 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." Marcelo Soares, vice president of customer and partnerships for VEV, said: "We're excited to be building a robust funding model and investment-ready plan that will kickstart the adoption of electric HGVs and the deployment of critical charging infrastructure across Scotland. "From the smallest of Scottish businesses to the largest multinationals, we're committed to helping operators build their strategies for a future fleet that is dependable, scalable and supports both operations and wider business goals."

Angus Webb, Dynamon chief executive, said: "ScotCharge brings a data-driven approach to fleet electrification, from data to depots. "Using our ZERO software, we'll analyse vehicle movements, duty cycles and energy demand to identify the most effective pathways for electric HGV adoption. "This collaboration will give fleets the clarity they need to plan infrastructure and investment with confidence."

Benjamin Dovey, Fleete Group UK sales director, said: "Shared charging hubs provide convenient, low-cost charging for fleets of all sizes at key strategic locations as Scotland transitions to zero emission HGVs.

"As we've shown at the Port of Tilbury, shared charging hubs will maximise the return on government funding from Scottish government, crowding in private investment."

Find out more about the ScotCharge project and Scotland's wider decarbonisation work by heading to RTX Scotland next week in Glasgow and joining the free-to-attend conference session. RTX Scotland | Scottish Truck Show [1]

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