By Martin Bax, Commercial Director – Customers & Partnerships
Once the Funding is Gone, it’s Gone.
What Is the new Government Grant?
From the 16th of July 2025, the UK Government is offering up to £1 million in funding to help fleet operators electrify their depots. With up to £30m available, this bold move supports public and private fleets, local authorities, and non-profit organisations across the UK in fast-tracking their transition to a decarbonised future. Legislation is already in place mandating a 45% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030 – so, the time to submit your application is now!
The scheme closes on the 28th of November 2025, or sooner if funds are exhausted. All works must be completed by the 31st of March 2026. You can apply for as many sites as you like, just so long as they meet the eligibility criteria.
The Government will cover up to 75% of eligible costs for your depot including:
- The purchase cost of charge points of any type or speed
- The costs of labour and materials required for installation
- Energisation of the charge points including civil engineering work, electrical components and electrical contractor works
Find out more about the eligibility criteria on the Government website here – Depot Charging Scheme – GOV-UK Find a grant
Why Has This Funding Become Available?
To accelerate decarbonising road freight, the UK Government is backing zero-emission fleets through its Depot Charging Scheme. It funds up to 75% of depot charger costs where installation isn’t commercially viable and complements existing incentives for electric HGVs, enabling operators to roll out reliable, future-proof charging and vehicles together.
Why VEV is the Best Partner for You.
Electrification can feel like a big commitment with many complexities. But that’s where we come in.
We don’t just help you with your infrastructure, we provide:
- Strategic planning
- Infrastructure implementation and ongoing maintenance in time for the 31st of March
- Support with financing
- Access to expert guidance
- Our integrated VEV-IQ software platform
- Consultancy and training
Partnering with us means more than ticking a sustainability box. You gain a committed ally invested in your long-term success. We see electrification as an evolving journey – not a one-off project – designed for continuous optimisation, scaling, and future-readiness.
Providing you with accurate cost and grid data, we have our own in-house engineers to produce certified designs, grid capacity checks and DNO applications- our competitors outsource to third parties adding more time to the project! Our unique software platform, VEV-IQ, gives you the visibility and control to drive operational efficiency of your fleet, combining vehicle charging and energy supply and optimisation on a single platform.
But You Need to Act Fast.
The future of electrification is only becoming closer, and this government grant is the perfect way to jumpstart your journey.
Start Now – Let VEV Help You with Your Application!
Email us at ask@vev.com
August 2025
