Enabling the shift to EVs is a collaborative effort: National Government, local authorities (LAs), Distribution Networks (DNOs), Charge Point Operators (CPOs), fleets, regional transport boards and other stakeholders must all work together to create a charging network that works for all.
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Fleet Friendly Charging Pledge
Key Asks
We've set out three key asks to make e-vans more accessible for businesses:
Increased fiscal support
Grants to make new and used e-vans affordable
Improve charging
Regulatory and fiscal support for accessible, affordable, and fit for purpose chargepoints
Remove regulatory barriers
Full alignment of 4.25T ZEVs with diesel vans
Quotes from our Key Partners:
“Vans are the backbone of our economy, providing an essential form of transport and a mobile workspace. They are growing in number every year and account for a major portion of the miles driven up and down the country. If the UK is to meet its road decarbonisation targets, zero-emission vans must take centre stage. They are a vital player in the transition and command more attention.”
Gerry Keaney, Chief Executive of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA)
“RECHARGE UK are pleased to be associated with this vital report to get electric van sales on track in the UK. Electric vans have a significant role to play in the transition to net zero, providing significant benefits to the van drivers and operators but also for providing flexibility services. We therefore see it as vital that the recommendations in this report are urgently adopted in order to ensure a fast, and fair transition to net zero for van drivers and fleet operators in the UK, that will maximise the positive effects for the wider energy system and environment.”
Dr Nina Skorupska CBE, Chief Executive of the REA
“Electric vans are integral to growing the economy and reducing harmful emissions. Targeted government support is required to accelerate the transition to zero emission vans to pump prime the logistics EVolution."
John Curtis, Director of Operations of The EV Café
“The logistics sector remains fully committed to decarbonising and has already made significant progress to do so. However, to deliver a fair transition to a green economy that keeps costs down for customers and goods moving from A to B, van operators need meaningful support. That means ensuring public chargepoints are accessible to commercial vehicles, removing regulatory barriers from and improving fiscal support for going electric, and tackling barriers with energy supplies. With logistics businesses, which operate on small margins, citing costs of £100,000 to over £1 million for upgrading energy supplies at depots, it’s clear that something needs to change if the UK is to achieve its Net Zero goals.”
David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK
“Vans play an essential role in transporting equipment, supplies and people around the UK. There are a multitude of issues preventing our members, UK commercial vehicle fleet operators, from making the switch to electric vans – financial, charging and regulatory. It is essential that action is taken now to get the transition to electric vans on track and enable everybody to reap the benefits.”
Paul Hollick, Chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)
