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Built for the Realities of Fleet Operations

Fleet electrification demands reliability, power certainty and operational clarity – not generic charging infrastructure.

Maximise your fleet uptime

Infrastructure designed to keep vehicles charged across shifts and routes, minimising downtime.

Plan power with confidence

Charging solutions aligned to grid capacity and fleet demand, supporting scalable growth.

Charge where fleets operate

Depot, hub and route-based layouts designed around real fleet movements and dwell times.

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What Makes HGV and LCV Electrification Different?

Electrifying commercial fleets brings very different challenges to passenger EVs. HGVs and LCVs demand more power, tighter planning and infrastructure designed around operations.

Key challenges include:

  • Higher energy demand per vehicle
    Trucks and vans draw significantly more power per shift.

  • Grid constraints and long lead times
    Upgrading supply can involve complex DNO processes and extended timelines.

  • Operational fit matters
    Charging must align with routes, dwell times and shift patterns.

  • Public charging doesn’t scale
    It can support top-ups, but rarely meets fleet-level reliability needs.

This is why fleet electrification works best when charging is planned around operations – not added as an afterthought.

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Charging Infrastructure Built Around Power & Operations

High-demand fleets place very different requirements on charging infrastructure. Vehicles draw more power, operate on tighter schedules, and often return within narrow charging windows – making design decisions critical.

We start by assessing available power and fleet operations, using smart load management to distribute energy efficiently. This helps reduce downtime, avoid unnecessary grid upgrades, and scale charging in line with vehicle rollout.  

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Charging primarily at a depot?

If most of your fleet returns to a fixed location overnight or between shifts, a dedicated depot charging strategy may be more appropriate.

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Build a Charging Plan Around Your Routes and Rotations

Effective fleet charging starts with how your vehicles operate day to day – not just charger power. Aligning charging with routes, shifts and dwell times is essential to keeping trucks and vans moving.

When planning charging for HGVs and LCVs, we help fleets define:

  • Return and departure windows across shifts and overnight stops

  • Range requirements per route, based on mileage and payload

  • Phase one vs scale-up, so infrastructure grows with your fleet

This planning-led approach helps fleets avoid overbuilding, reduce disruption, and transition to electric without impacting operations.

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Operator Portal for Fleet Operations

Fleet charging requires clear oversight and fast issue resolution. Mer’s Operator Portal gives fleet teams visibility of charger status, usage and performance across routes and sites — helping keep vehicles operational and downtime to a minimum.

Monitor charging activity in real time, identify faults early, and use performance data to support ongoing infrastructure planning as your fleet scales.

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Delivering Charging Solutions for the UKs Electric Truck Fleets

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Case Study: IKEA - Electrifying Last Mile Delivery at National Scale

To support IKEA’s ambition to reach 100% zero-emission deliveries, Mer designed and delivered a nationwide EV charging infrastructure programme across UK stores and distribution centres.

What Mer delivered:

  • Power assessments and grid upgrade planning per site

  • Charging design aligned to vehicle rotation and dwell times

  • Installation of fast and rapid chargers to support electric vans and trucks

  • Infrastructure scaled across multiple locations with shared logistics partners

Outcome:
A future-ready charging network supporting one of the UK’s largest last mile electrification programmes.

Read the IKEA last mile electrification case study

HGV & LCV Fleet Charging FAQs

Get answers to these questions from the fleet manager when planning charging for HGVs, LCVs and electric trucks – covering power availability, charger selection, rollout planning and long-term availability.

Mer carries out thorough evaluations of sites and routes to guarantee there’s enough power available. They offer expert guidance on any needed upgrades to the grid or new connections.

Depending on the type of commercial vehicle you are operating, you will require a different charging strategy and charge points. Every fleet is different, and Mer will work with you to find the right solution for your charging needs. 

Costs can differ depending on the specific needs of your fleet and the routes you take. Our customised strategies help you maximise the benefits of your infrastructure investments, reduce operational expenses, and keep your vehicles charged and ready to go.

Grid upgrade timelines vary depending on location, existing capacity and the level of power required. For fleet and HGV charging, upgrades can range from several months to longer-term programmes where multi-megawatt connections are needed.

This is why Mer starts every project with a detailed power and grid assessment. By understanding constraints early and using smart load management where possible, we help fleets plan realistic timelines and avoid unexpected delays.

Yes. Most fleets transition to electric vehicles in stages, and charging infrastructure should scale alongside vehicle rollout. Mer designs charging systems that allow you to start with the chargers you need today, while preparing your site for future expansion.

Phased deployment helps manage costs, reduces operational disruption, and ensures infrastructure grows in line with vehicle numbers, route changes and charging demand.

Fleet operations depend on charging reliability. Mer combines proven hardware, smart load management and active monitoring to keep chargers operational and identify issues early.

Through our Operator Portal, fleet teams can monitor charger status, usage and performance in real time, helping minimise downtime and support continuous fleet operations across routes and sites.

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