The clock is ticking!
Fleets across the UK have just six weeks left to access up to £1 million in Government support for depot charging infrastructure before the £30 million Depot Charging Grant Scheme closes on November 28, 2025.

At ZeroMission, we see this as one of the most important funding windows for fleet operators, not just because of the financial boost, but because it unlocks the infrastructure readiness every fleet will need for 2026 and beyond.

A Critical Moment for Fleet Electrification

The scheme allows public and private sector fleets, local authorities, and non-profits to claim up to 75% of eligible costs, including:

EV charge point hardware
Civil works and installation materials
Energy storage systems and solar integration
Site upgrades and design work

Projects must be fully installed by March 31, 2026, but with lead times for design, permissions, and grid connections growing, acting now is essential.

“Electrification is inevitable for fleets, but costs and lead times pose significant challenges,” notes industry experts, and we agree. The transition to EVs isn’t about whether fleets will electrify, but how smoothly and strategically they’ll do it.

ZeroMission’s Perspective

From our work with UK, Irish, and North American fleets, we’ve learned that charging readiness is the most underestimated phase of electrification.
Many operators focus on vehicles first, only to discover that depot constraints, grid capacity, and downtime management can delay deployment for months.

This grant directly targets those challenges. It enables fleets to:

Modernise depots with scalable smart-charging infrastructure
Reduce future grid dependency with battery or solar support
Prepare for mixed-fuel operations (EV, HVO, hydrogen, ICE) under a single data layer like éxō by ZeroMission

Why Timing Is Everything

The complexity of depot projects means planning can’t wait.
Delays in DNO approvals, supply chain bottlenecks, or incomplete site audits could mean missing out, even for fleets that secure grant approval.

Our advisory team is already guiding partners through:

Feasibility and readiness assessments
Energy and depot optimisation
Funding application support
Integration of smart, managed charging within broader fleet operations

A Final Call to Fleets

This is a moment to act, not hesitate.
Up to £1 million in support per organisation could transform your depot strategy, but when the deadline passes, so does the opportunity.

Let’s make sure your next depot upgrade is future-ready, funded, and data-intelligent.

Connect with ZeroMission to assess your depot, qualify for available funding, and build a scalable electrification roadmap before November 28.

Reach out to our expert team at zeromission