Scottish hauliers will be able to find out how to access funding, specialist advice and shared charging infrastructure to support the transition to electric trucks when SCALE exhibits at RTX Scotland, SEC Glasgow, on 18–19 November.
SCALE (Scotland Charging to Accelerate Logistics Electrification) is aiming to help fleets overcome the financial and practical barriers to electrification, with a particular focus on smaller operators that form the backbone of Scotland’s logistics industry.
The project is being led by the team behind the eFREIGHT 2030 Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme, which is deploying 88 electric HGVs and more than 200 charging bays across 43 UK sites. This includes megawatt-capable HyperChargers at East Kilbride and Bellshill.
Powered by charging technology specialist Voltempo, SCALE brings together leading fleets and service providers to develop solutions addressing Scotland’s specific decarbonisation challenges. A key objective is to establish a network of charging facilities accessible to electric HGV operators, reducing the need for smaller fleets to invest in their own infrastructure.
The project is also helping Scottish operators access existing financial support, including the UK Government’s Zero Emission Truck Grant, which reduces the purchase cost of eligible electric HGVs, and the Depot Charging Scheme, which supports investment in depot charging infrastructure.
SCALE has already helped several Scottish fleets access Transport Scotland’s SME Fleet Analysis Support, delivered through its HGV Market Readiness Fund. The scheme enables smaller operators to assess which vehicles and routes are suitable for electrification, identify charging requirements and plan their transition to zero-emission transport.
Fraser Maxwell, SCALE’s programme delivery manager, said: “Independent assessments have helped Scotland’s smaller fleets identify which operations and routes can be electrified today. With the support available, several operators are now confident they can bring electric vehicles into service.”
SCALE programme director Andrew Scott will also speak in the Knowledge Zone at RTX Scotland, highlighting the funding and infrastructure opportunities available to Scottish operators.
He said the project wanted to encourage more smaller fleets to take advantage of existing grants while exploring access to shared charging facilities.
Hauliers interested in finding out more can visit SCALE on stand E40 at RTX Scotland or contact enquiries@SCALE.scot.
