UK Fleets Accelerate with Depot V2G, AI Reporting and Electric Trucks

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Across the UK transport sector, the race to decarbonise commercial and public fleets is gaining pace. A series of recent developments demonstrates both technological innovation and expanding ambition.

In May 2025, Denbighshire County Council trialled one of the nation’s first vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G) chargers using alternating current (AC) at a fleet depot. The V2G installation forms part of the V2VNY project, led by Hangar19 in partnership with CrowdCharge and DriveElectric. It explores how lower‑cost AC V2G systems can reduce energy costs and boost grid resilience by allowing electric vehicles to feed power back into the network during peak demand periods

Meanwhile, fleet optimisation specialist Dynamon has partnered with Webfleet to deliver decarbonisation reports that harness telematics and simulation data. Launched in June 2025, the offering enables commercial operators to identify pathways to net‑zero, including decisions on vehicle replacement, EV rollout, depot charger requirements, and low‑carbon fuel alternatives. Notably, the solution can reduce assessment costs by up to 80% compared to traditional consultancy work

Expanding on this technological trend, Dynamon’s AI‑powered Decarbonisation Planning Report delivers full transition analysis in just days. Teams supply their routing or telematics data, and AI generates guidance on alternative fuel options, depot charging infrastructure needs, and total cost of ownership models dramatically simplifying fleet electrification planning.

In logistics, Wincanton has taken a major stride towards cleaner freight. In June 2025 the supply‑chain firm introduced 24 new electric trucks from DAF, Volvo and Renault into its fleet. These vehicles, each capable of operating at over 40 tonnes, are expected to cut CO₂ emissions by approximately 2,400 tonnes annually. To support the rollout, depot‑based charging infrastructure is being installed across sites in Greenford, Portbury, near Glasgow, and Northampton shire. This move is part of Wincanton’s participation in the Electric Freightway and eFREIGHT 2030 consortia, under the UK Government’s ZEHID programme.

At a national policy level, the Department for Transport has extended the Plug‑in Truck Grant for another year. Announced in April 2025, this extension enables operators of large trucks (over 12 tonnes) to claim up to £25,000, and those of smaller trucks between 4.25 and 12 tonnes up to £16,000. The grant, backed by over £6 million in funding, aims to accelerate uptake of zero‑emission vehicles and accompanying infrastructure. It follows previous investments including orders for more than 274 zero‑emission lorries as part of a wider £200 million rollout programme alongside £120 million committed to electric vans, taxis and accessible vehicles.

What this means:

Fleets across the UK are embracing novel solutions from AC V2G charging to AI‑driven transition planning as they decarbonise operations. These developments signal increasing affordability and practicality in moving away from fossil fuels.

Electric truck deployments by Wincanton underline tangible progress in freight decarbonisation, while government support through grants continues to mitigate the higher costs of zero‑emission heavy vehicles.

Together, these actions demonstrate momentum from policy, technology and industry that is critical to meeting UK net‑zero targets in transport.

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