Large Goods Vehicles: Electric Vehicles
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the costs associated with (a) on-site battery storage and (b) depot infrastructure upgrades required to support the charging of zero-emission heavy goods vehicles.
Answered by Keir Mather
The Department recognises that the costs associated with enabling infrastructure for zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), including on‑site battery storage and depot upgrades, are an important consideration for operators. Single estimates of these costs vary significantly depending on site‑specific factors such as existing electrical capacity, required charging power, fleet size and operational requirements.
Evidence gathered through programmes such as the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) indicates that costs can differ widely between projects and locations. We are continuing to build an understanding of these costs through real‑world deployment and engagement with industry, and to support operators through schemes such as the Depot Charging Scheme, which contributes towards the costs of installing charging infrastructure and associated upgrades.
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