This follows the announcement that the government is providing £30 million in funding for its Depot Charging Scheme (DCS). The investment, which is part of a £63 million package to accelerate Britain’s EV revolution, is expected to support the installation of more than 3,000 van and 200 HGV charge points, helping reduce business costs, boost operational efficiency and accelerate the adoption of zero emission vehicles.
“This is a great start, but there is more to do. It’s clear that to boost the take-up of battery-electric vehicles further we need more places where they can be charged,” said Venables. “But that’s a simplistic statement and the truth is a little more nuanced.
“If we’re to invest in infrastructure, then the money needs to be well spent and that means creating more dedicated HGV public charging points on our road network. However, for those points to be truly effective they must offer high enough power ratings and be sited in the right places.
“The transition to EVs needs careful thought and planning. Daimler Truck is assisting those looking to make the change with TruckCharge – a holistic charging solution service it provides to operators with free advice and support to help them transition to electric HGVs.”
The TruckCharge service covers three key areas – advice, the power of the charging infrastructure and reliable operations from a single source. The advice includes a range of information such as insights on transformation strategies to achieve decarbonisation and ESG targets, plus route and cost analysis and practical operational functions such as digital charging management and payments with the Mercedes ServiceCard.
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