Mercedes-Benz Trucks added VEV as a partner for the free TruckCharge consultancy service it provides to help customers make the transition towards sustainable transport.
Backed by Vitol, VEV offers a proprietary VEV-IQ software platform, a solution that integrates vehicles, charging infrastructure and power management through a single operator portal.
Ibrahim Kraria, eMobility trucks eConsultancy manager at Daimler Truck UK, said: “By adding a top player like VEV as a partner for our TruckCharge service, we’re now able to give customers the best service in the market – the best truck, the best charging solutions, and now the best installation partner.
“Our customers tell us that our TruckCharge eConsultancy is the best on the market and the most useful resource available, which has been a key factor in Mercedes-Benz Trucks becoming the market leader for electric HGVs in the UK.
“The addition of VEV as a partner allows us to continue growing our market share and providing even better support to our customers.”
Mercedes-Benz Trucks introduced the TruckCharge service to help customers decide on the infrastructure they need now and for the future in order to achieve their decarbonisation targets.
It includes analysis of the costs and benefits to consider, including any subsidies, grants and tax breaks available.
Kraria added: “It is important to help customers understand how to overcome any perceived obstacles to switching to operating electric trucks.”
Research by VEV’s in-house data team showed that up to 30% of logistics fleets could be electrified today without any major changes to their operations.
Andrew Brown, strategic partnerships director for VEV, said: “Our mission is to help set businesses up for success in an electric future.
“In many cases, our analysis of duty cycles and site constraints shows that vehicles can electrify immediately with no operational compromise, proving that electrified fleets are not only sustainable, but a smart business move.
“We are delighted to be working in collaboration with Daimler Truck to support the dealer network and their customers to accelerate this transition.”
Mercedes-Benz Trucks can also provide financing options for charging installations from Daimler Truck Financial Services.
