£1bn grants for EV adoption not a silver bullet
Venson Automotive Solutions has urged businesses not to regard the government’s £1bn grants for electric vans and trucks as a silver bullet for adoption.
The government is offering grants of up to £81,000 for zero emission HGVs and up to £5,000 for electric vans.
Venson Automotive Solutions has described the announcement as a timely boost, but warned businesses that successful adoption of electric vehicles will still require careful planning.
Simon Staton, client management director of Venson Automotive Solutions, said: “This level of investment is a step forward and will make electric fleets more financially accessible, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses that have been hesitant due to upfront costs.
“But funding is only one part of the equation. To fully realise the benefits, fleets need a clear strategy around vehicle suitability, charging infrastructure, and whole-life cost management.
“Fleet managers and businesses operating fleets must carefully assess operational needs, including mileage patterns, payload requirements and duty cycles to ensure EVs deliver expected savings and performance.
“Electrification is not a like-for-like switch. Without proper planning, businesses risk higher downtime, inefficient charging, or vehicles that are not fit for purpose.”
