Bus operator Stagecoach is opening its doors to haulage firms to access its charging infrastructure during off-service hours and create a secondary income stream for itself.

It has partnered with e-fleet solutions provider VEV to deliver its first third-party charge out of its Nuneaton bus depot in Warwickshire.

Its base is home to 45 high-powered EV chargers and it has put VEV’s smart charging and digital management platform to the test with an electric HGV.

Stagecoach added that it had sets its sights on a future of more shared charging infrastructure and generating revenue while helping to decarbonise the wider transport ecosystem, including HGVs, last-mile delivery, refuse collection and blue light services.

Marvin Smith, head of solutions sales at Stagecoach said: “This is a huge step forward for the team as we continue to test and refine our offer before rollout more broadly.

“What we’re building is truly unique, with wide bays that offer plenty of space for large vehicles, clean infrastructure and no queues.”

Simon Cubitt, commercial director for bus and coach at VEV, said: “We couldn’t be prouder to be supporting Stagecoach with their ambitions for B2B charging as a key opportunity to help offset the costs of electrifying their fleet, while helping other operators to start their own EV journey.

“Stagecoach has truly been leading the way to create an infrastructure network that serves the entire transport industry and the surrounding communities. We can’t wait to do more!”

Stagecoach Midlands and VEV have rolled out a future of shared EV infrastructure.

Stagecoach Midlands and VEV have rolled out a future of shared EV infrastructure

Chris Tindall started writing for the haulage and logistics industry in 2002 and quickly realised there was enough going on to keep him busy for a very long time.View full Profile

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