Moving Goods
Electrifying road transport networks and logistics hubs
Electrifying complex fleets. Without increasing risk.
Logistics leaders are operating in a complex environment.
Electrification is a new challenge
It adds complexity and risk. Done properly, it increases control, predictability and operational intelligence. Fleet electrification is often framed as a vehicle replacement exercise. A diesel truck becomes an electric truck. A procurement line changes. A carbon metric improves, but in reality electrification is not a like-for-like substitution.
It is an evolution of the operating system of logistics:
- Vehicles change.
- Energy becomes part of operational planning.
- Data becomes continuous and dynamic.
- Infrastructure becomes strategic.
- Risk moves between balance sheets.
At VEV, we treat fleet electrification not as a vehicle swap, but as an evolution of your operating system. We understand you are balancing:
- Relentless service level expectations and SLAs
- Margin pressure across competitive contracts
- Volatile fuel and energy prices
- Driver shortages and retention challenges
- Board-level sustainability commitments
- IT transformation roadmaps already in flight
Supporting the full logistics value chain
We work across the logistics ecosystem, understanding the distinct pressures each model faces.
Urban & last-mile distribution
E-commerce, parcel, grocery and home delivery fleets
High route density. Tight turnaround windows. Urban restrictions.
Operational pressure is constant
- Zero missed SLAs
- Rapid depot turnaround
- Workforce churn
- Increasing clean air zone exposure
We support
- Depot charging architecture aligned to route cycles
- Smart charging to avoid peak tariffs
- Fleet readiness visibility in real time
- Phased rollout without operational disruption
Regional & long-haul freight
Haulers, national carriers, container trucking and bulk transport
Range confidence. Payload economics. Asset utilisation.
Key pressures include:
- Margin sensitivity in contract renewals
- Fuel volatility exposure
- Vehicle supply constraints
- Infrastructure uncertainty
We support
- TCO and scenario modelling vs diesel
- Transition sequencing that protects cash flow
- Infrastructure strategy across depots and corridors
- Financing structures that manage capital exposure
Ports & intermodal logistics
Port operators, container yards and drayage fleets
High utilisation. Heavy loads. Fixed-site infrastructure.
Constraints are rarely the vehicle, they are power capacity, site readiness and peak demand management.
We support
- TCO and scenario modelling vs diesel
- Transition sequencing that protects cash flow
- Infrastructure strategy across depots and corridors
- Financing structures that manage capital exposure
3PL & supply chain operators
Asset-light logistics managers and contract logistics providers
Electrification is not just a fleet issue. It is a contract and commercial alignment issue.
Key pressures:
- Scope 3 emissions reporting
- Customer ESG commitments
- Subcontractor alignment
- Integration complexity
We support
- Electrification frameworks across partner fleets
- Data integration into planning platforms
- Commercial alignment models
- Carbon reporting and performance transparency
Industrial & producer fleets
Manufacturers, construction materials, retail and food producers.
Production continuity comes first.
Electrification must not introduce uncertainty into supply chains.
We support
- Site-integrated charging and energy management
- Yard and private fleet transition
- Energy optimisation across facilities
- Reliability-first deployment
15000+
HGV’s analysed
Managed by our software platform, VEV IQ
85%
Of vehicles
We analysed are suitable for electrification today
40-50%
Vehicles ready to electrify
The typical fleet has 40-50% of its vehicles ready to electrify with minimal operational change
Start early. Stay in control.
Late engagement often compresses timelines and increases risk.
Early movers are not just deploying assets, they are building organisational experience when the stakes are lower.
Start early and stay in control of your:
- Capital exposure
- Pace and sequencing
- Capability development
- Commercial leverage
The constraint isn’t the vehicles – it is systems capacity
There is a common assumption that the primary decision is about vehicle selection. In practice, the constraints are elsewhere in the system.
- Power availability and grid capacity
- Infrastructure deployment lead times
- Organisational capacity, skills and learning curves
- Site readiness
Case Studies
Electrifying Maritime’s Heavy Logistics with High-Power Truck Charging
- High-power infrastructure installed across three depots
- Charging capacity aligned with heavy-duty logistics operations
- A foundation for nationwide electrification
- Integrated software and optimisation ensuring operational reliability
18
High-powered chargers
36
Electric trucks
5 MW
Installed capacity supporting scalable nationwide electrification
Developing the First Milence Electric HGV Charging Hub in the UK
Milence appointed VEV to manage the development of its first UK electric HGV charging hub at Immingham, Able Humber Port, serving UK and Europe.
- Installation of 400 kW DC chargers powered by a 3.6 MVA connection
- Full design including architecture, electrical and civil design.
- Reduced CO₂ impact with fibre concrete.
16,000m²
Strategically located charging hub site at Immingham, Able Humber Port
8 × 400 kW
High-power DC chargers in phase one, supported by a 3.6 MVA connection
32 Bays
Future-proofed design allowing expansion to serve hundreds of HGVs per day
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)
Demonstrating Net Zero transport for AV Dawson
VEV partnered with AV Dawson, one of the UK’s leading multimodal logistics providers, to design and deliver a managed trial of the MAN eTGX electric HGV.
- 20 full-load industrial trips
- Routes across steel, automotive and containerised freight corridors
- A temporary 40kW charging setup
- Data monitoring via the VEV IQ platform
1,826km
Electric distance completed across live industrial routes
2.1 MWh
Energy delivered during the 10-day pilot
10 day
Trial providing useful insights
Our Solutions
Supporting net zero transport across fleets and mission-critical infrastructure.
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
We understand complex charging environments, from public and semi-public networks to ports and airports, with integrated infrastructure, control platforms and operational resilience.
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