New ScotCharge consortium to build a national blueprint for zero-emission freight in Scotland

Wednesday 12th November 2025

VEV is proud to announce the launch of ScotCharge, a groundbreaking new consortium aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of Scotland’s heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sector.

Backed by Transport Scotland through its £2 million HGV Market Readiness Fund, VEV has joined forces with Fleete and Dynamon to deliver a bold and sustainable roadmap for electrifying the nation’s 36,500-strong HGV fleet. The ScotCharge consortium unites the full electrification value chain, combining cutting-edge data analytics, infrastructure deployment and fleet transition expertise to create an investment-ready plan that will set fleets on a smooth path to full electrification.

Wider consortium members include around 50 members of Scotland’s transport ecosystem including fleet operators, vehicle manufacturers and independent distribution network operators. The initial business case is due to be delivered in December 2025 with a full report set for completion by March next year.

Key elements of the programme will include:

  • Depot electrification – led by VEV to include site design and costing, power strategy, and the financing, delivery, and operation of depot charging infrastructure.
  • Fleet data analysis – led by Dynamon to identify electrifiable routes, optimal EVs, optimal charging infrastructure, site power requirements and total cost of ownership.
  • Hub infrastructure development – led by Fleete to include site identification, surveys, design, costing, and delivery of charging hubs accessible to commercial fleets.

Responsible for 12% of transport emissions in Scotland, the decarbonisation of HGVs is a critical step towards the Scottish Government’s pledge to reach net zero by 2045 while creating important opportunities for sustainable economic growth and energy resilience.

Marcelo Soares, VP Customer and Partnerships for VEV, said:

“We’re excited to be building a robust funding model and investment-ready plan that will kickstart the adoption of electric HGVs and the deployment of critical charging infrastructure across Scotland.

“From the smallest of Scottish businesses to the largest multinationals, we’re committed to helping operators build their strategies for a future fleet that is dependable, scalable and supports both operations and wider business goals.”

Amber Jamieson, HGV Decarbonisation Team Leader at Transport Scotland, said:

“The HGV Market Readiness Fund is enabling operators, manufacturers, financiers, and charge point providers to collaborate on innovative projects that drive investment in HGV decarbonisation. The response from the sector has been strong, with high-quality consortium projects proposed.

“These business cases will help identify opportunities to leverage private investment alongside public funding, accelerating the transition to zero-emission HGV fleets and supporting infrastructure across Scotland.”