Thinking about electrifying your fleet? Here’s why now’s the time to build smart.
With transport electrification picking up pace, many businesses are starting to explore electric fleets. But the real opportunity isn’t just in swapping diesel for electric- it’s in designing a smart, scalable energy ecosystem from day one.
Right now, there’s government-backed funding available to support EV depot charging. That’s a great reason to get started- but long-term value comes from building a system that gives you control over performance, costs, and carbon.
The Lombard Shipping Blueprint
At Lombard Shipping, we’ve helped design an EV-ready depot that’s not only future-proof, but fully optimised. Here’s how:
- NexBlue EV Chargers: Scalable charging infrastructure designed to grow with the fleet- ideal for HGVs and commercial vehicles alike.
- WEVO Energy Management Software: Real-time load balancing, smart scheduling, and full visibility across the site.
When paired with on-site solar and battery storage from SolarEdge, this setup becomes a connected ecosystem- where clean energy powers clean transport, and every kilowatt is used efficiently.
Watch It in Action
Curious how it all works in the real world? Watch our short film below to see the Lombard Shipping EV project in motion- featuring first-hand perspectives from the client and our own Gary from Insight Energy.
If your business is exploring the shift to EVs, now’s the time to act. With funding available and the return on smart infrastructure stronger than ever, there’s never been a better moment to build for the future.