Autonomous Fleet
Powering the Future of Autonomy
Supporting autonomous fleets entering and scaling across the UK and Europe
Autonomous vehicle technology is advancing quickly, but launching and scaling services in new markets still requires the right infrastructure, energy systems and operational support. For autonomous operators entering the UK and Europe, the challenge is not just vehicles. It is securing suitable sites, delivering charging infrastructure, managing power capacity and maintaining reliable operations as fleets scale.
VEV supports autonomous mobility providers with the infrastructure, energy systems and operational capabilities needed to deploy and grow autonomous fleets across the UK and Europe. From initial deployments to multi-city operations, we help build the physical and operational foundations that autonomous fleets depend on.
Success Stories
Bus Electrification with DC Charging and Solar Power
Stagecoach appointed VEV to build high-powered DC charging infrastructure across 4 UK depots and power 150 electric buses, supporting its decarbonisation strategy.
- Installation of high-powered DC chargers to support fleet operations
- Integration of solar power generation to reduce long-term electricity costs
- Deployment of VEV IQ, VEV’s smart charging and energy management platform, to optimise charging schedules and power usage
150
Electric Buses
1 million+
Estimated Savings
4 Depots
With high powered DC charging
Developing Manchester Airport Group’s Electrification Strategy
VEV applied its expertise in EV charging strategy and fleet electrification in the context of airport operations to develop a comprehensive EVCI plan for MAG. VEV’s approach combined technical expertise, operational insight, and collaborative stakeholder engagement to create a strategy that aligned with MAG’s sustainability goals while ensuring day-to-day operations could continue smoothly.
- Energy requirements at full electrification
- Half-hourly charging profiles and peak demand patterns
- Optimal charger types and numbers for each use case
65
Million passengers annual across Manchester, London, Stansted and East Midlands airports
2038
Net Zero target
20 Year
Investment plan enabling financially viable electrification
Creating a clean energy microgrid with solar and battery storage to solve power constraints
Dawsongroup vans appointed VEV to provide a full turnkey electrification solution at its largest depot in Milton Keynes.
- Deployment of 34 × 22 kW EV chargers connected to the microgrid
- Installation of a 262kWp solar PV system
- Integration of 300 kWh battery storage
- Implementation of the VEV IQ digital platform for smart charging management and intelligent load balancing of on- and off-grid power usage
34 x 22 KW
EV chargers installed and connected to the microgrid
262 kWp
Solar PV system integrated into the microgrid, supported by 300 kWh battery storage
65
Tonnes of CO₂ emissions saved annually (forecasted)
VEV IQ
VEV IQ is our intelligent fleet and energy management platform, giving you live visibility, automated charging control and cost optimisation across every depot.
Energy Supply
We design and deliver the power infrastructure behind electrification, aligning grid capacity, on-site generation and future demand to keep your transition on track.
Design & Build
End-to-end electrification delivery — from detailed design and grid coordination to build, commissioning and full system integration.
Hypercare & Support
From commissioning to in-life performance, we provide hands-on hypercare, integrated monitoring and rapid engineering support to keep your infrastructure working.
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