Mercedes-Benz Trucks has added VEV as a partner for its free TruckCharge consultancy service, designed to help customers decarbonise their operations.
Backed by energy trader, Vitol, VEV will deliver to the truck manufacturer its proprietary VEV-IQ software platform – a solution that integrates vehicles, charging infrastructure and power management through a single, operator portal.
The TruckCharge service helps customers decide on the infrastructure they need to achieve their decarbonisation targets, and includes a comprehensive analysis of the costs and benefits to consider, including any subsidies, grants and tax breaks available.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks currently sells the eActros 600, which has a range of more than 500 km.
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.
“The addition of VEV as a partner allows us to continue growing our market share and providing even better support to our customers.”
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.”
