Wincanton prepares for arrival of 24 electric trucks

The vehicles, supplied by DAF Trucks, Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks, will be able to operate at more than 40 tonnes and are expected to reduce Wincanton’s CO2 emissions by 2,400 tonnes per year.

To support the new trucks, Wincanton is rolling out depot-based charging infrastructure across key sites, including Greenford in West London, Portbury, its Scotland Gateway Hub near Glasgow and The WEB in Northamptonshire, hoping to enable the integration of EVs into its green fleet.

This infrastructure, designed and built in partnership with Voltempo and Gridserve, aims to help the transition towards sustainable fleet operations.

Wincanton said the introduction of the electric trucks aligns with its commitment to deliver long-term sustainable supply chain solutions for its customers. This includes investment in electric vehicle technology to provide home delivery services for IKEA and the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to fuel 85% of its logistics vehicle fleet serving Screwfix.

Carl Hanson, managing director for transport at Wincanton, said: “Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, with collaboration fundamental to achieving our net zero goals. By pioneering new vehicle technologies, we’re cutting carbon and delivering smarter, greener solutions for our customers.

“And, with these HGVs marking a major step forward in our commitment to a more sustainable supply chain, this important milestone will help us learn and adapt for the future. We can’t wait to see the new trucks in action.”