Budget or no budget, make every kilowatt work harder.
Budget support can help fund depot charging. The transport plan still needs to show how each vehicle will get enough energy to leave on time. An opinion piece by Alex Baker, first published in Fleet News.
First published in Fleet News on 26 October 2026.
In my latest Fleet News opinion piece, I look at why a depot charging proposal should start with the transport operation: routes, return times, energy requirements and departures.
Smart charging can help fleets use the power already available. Operators should ask suppliers to test their proposed schedule against late returns, early departures and charger failures before committing to infrastructure.
Grants can support the investment. Vehicle readiness and the cost over time still decide whether the plan works.