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New group to clean up Scottish haulage

[ November 18, 2025   //   ]

A new consortium led by charging equipment maker Voltempo has been launched to tackle the 12.8% of Scottish CO₂ emissions generated by HGV fleets. 

SCALE – Scotland Charging to Accelerate Logistics Electrification – is backed by Transport Scotland through its £2 million HGV Market Readiness and brings together a group of Scottish hauliers and logistics partners.

SCALE will deploy the latest electric HGVs from a number of manufacturers from 7.5 tonnes up to 44 tonnes, testing and proving their capability into a range of demanding real-world applications, including food distribution, next-day parcel deliveries to remote communities, and the movement of critical medical supplies. 

Central to SCALE’s approach is the creation of a community-owned charging network, with an expected emphasis on shared charging hubs to support both large and small fleets. Dedicated financial support packages will be available, particularly targeting smaller vehicle operators.  

Voltempo will coordinate the consortium from a new Glasgow office, situated near two forthcoming Voltempo HyperCharger sites scheduled to go live in 2026.

The SCALE proposal will be reviewed by Transport Scotland in early 2026 and, if successful, rollout is expected to begin later that year. 

Businesses interested in joining the project, particularly small operators, are encouraged to contact: enquiries@SCALE.scot. 

New group to clean up Scottish haulage

A new consortium led by charging equipment maker Voltempo has been launched to tackle the 12.8% of Scottish CO₂ emissions generated by HGV fleets. 

SCALE – Scotland Charging to Accelerate Logistics Electrification – is backed by Transport Scotland through its £2 million HGV Market Readiness and brings together a group of Scottish hauliers and logistics partners.

SCALE will deploy the latest electric HGVs from a number of manufacturers from 7.5 tonnes up to 44 tonnes, testing and proving their capability into a range of demanding real-world applications, including food distribution, next-day parcel deliveries to remote communities, and the movement of critical medical supplies. 

Central to SCALE’s approach is the creation of a community-owned charging network, with an expected emphasis on shared charging hubs to support both large and small fleets. Dedicated financial support packages will be available, particularly targeting smaller vehicle operators.  

Voltempo will coordinate the consortium from a new Glasgow office, situated near two forthcoming Voltempo HyperCharger sites scheduled to go live in 2026.

The SCALE proposal will be reviewed by Transport Scotland in early 2026 and, if successful, rollout is expected to begin later that year. 

Businesses interested in joining the project, particularly small operators, are encouraged to contact: enquiries@SCALE.scot. 

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