Cenex, in partnership with Energy Saving Trust, has been selected to assist in delivering the UK government’s new Depot Charging Scheme (DCS). Announced at the weekend as part
Cenex, in partnership with Energy Saving Trust, has been selected to assist in delivering the UK government’s new Depot Charging Scheme (DCS).
Announced at the weekend as part of a £63m overall package of support for EV infrastructure, the £30m grant scheme is expected to support the installation of over 3,000 van and 200 HGV charge points, helping reduce business costs, boost operational efficiency and accelerate the adoption of zero emission vehicles.
Funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and administered by the Government Grants Management Service (GGMS), this scheme will provide targeted financial support to assist businesses and local authorities in installing the necessary infrastructure for charging zero-emission vans, HGVs and coaches.
The scheme will open on 16 July 2025 and be available to HGV, van and coach fleet operators throughout the UK. Eligible businesses will have the opportunity to claim reimbursement of up to 75% of the costs associated with charger procurement and installation, with a cap of £1m per applicant applicable to all sites.
The grant will remain available until the allocated funding has been exhausted or until 28 November 2025, whichever occurs first.
Commercial transport accounts for more than a third of domestic transport CO2 emissions, making the electrification of depots crucial for decarbonising the UK’s logistics and coach travel sectors.
By supporting the installation of charging infrastructure, the Government intends to instil confidence in the logistics sector and help power the transition to zero-emission operations.
Under the scheme, Cenex and Energy Saving Trust will partner to provide specialised technical support to both grant applicants and the grant administrators. This support includes:
The consortium brings combined experience of over 50 years in grant administration and transport decarbonisation, giving deep, hands-on knowledge of EVs and electric vehicle infrastructure, and aims to complete the overall project by the end of March 2026.
Chris Rimmer, head of department, policy, strategy and implementation at Cenex, said: “We are delighted to be supporting this scheme with expert input from Cenex and Energy Saving Trust. Facilitating the deployment of quality infrastructure into depots will be a crucial step in accelerating the electrification of vans, coaches and HGVs, which are the next big challenge for transport decarbonisation.”
Nick Harvey, senior programme manager at Energy Saving Trust, said: “For many years, Energy Saving Trust has been a trusted source of expert advice and support to UK fleets on the road to decarbonisation. This new scheme is vital, as it directly addresses one of the main barriers: the cost of installing charging infrastructure. We’re proud to partner with Cenex to provide the expert guidance businesses need to reduce their emissions and lower running costs by making a confident switch to electric vehicles.”
