UK 'cannot deliver net zero' without action as electric vehicle drivers wait '15 years' for chargers

UK 'cannot deliver net zero' without action as electric vehicle drivers wait '15 years' for chargers

Experts are warning that urgent progress is needed to support the uptake of electric trucks and vans, and address issues with public charging.A new report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned that switching to zero emission commercial vehicles could shrink the UK's carbon footprint by 35.7 megatonnes.However, grid processes mean truck and van operators could be forced to wait up to 15 years for depot charging con…

SMMT plea for action to ease CV ‘charging deadlock’

The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has called for further action by government to help hasten progress on the road to decarbonisation, amidst concern over the significant wait times being faced by fleets for depot grid connections. The organisation warns that current grid processes mean truck and van operators could wait up to 15 years for depot charging connections to become available – beyond the end-of-sale date for all new n…

Commercial vehicle charging infrastructure holding back UK electric van market

The SMMT is urging the Government to boost investment in the commercial vehicle charging infrastructure or risk stalling electric van adoption further.

Grid connection delay risks commercial vehicle decarbonisation

Decarbonising commercial vehicles (CVs) is crucial for delivering net zero, but current grid connection processes are impacting operators’ EV investments, according to new analysis. The study by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) found that around 5.1 million vans and 626,000 trucks are currently on UK roads. It reported that while CVs make up 14% of all vehicles on the road,  their higher mileages and energy demands make them…

15-year grid connection wait ‘blocking’ van and truck electric switch

Fleet plans to make the switch to electric are being thwarted by having to wait years to upgrade grid connections to power depot charging.

Electric HGVs need better infrastructure, says SMMT

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is calling on Westminster to speed up grid connections and reduce planning red tape to facilitate the roll-out of electric commercial vehicles.