DSV to start trials of Volta Zero in the UK

Volta Trucks has announced that an evaluation is underway, as part of the brand’s Driving Experience Programme, with global transport and logistics company, DSV.

The all-electric Volta Zero will be the first zero tailpipe emission truck on the DSV fleet. The truck will be operating from DSV’s southern hub in Purfleet and will be completing last-mile groupage deliveries in London and the Southeast. DSV will be operating the truck on routes between the hours of 06.00hrs and 19.00hrs, with overnight charging back at their main depot. 

The Volta Zero Driving Experience Programme offers fleet operators the opportunity to be loaned a truck for an extended period, allowing them to understand how the production specification all-electric medium-duty truck will integrate into their operations. It is now live in the UK, France, Germany, Netherlands and Sweden, with more markets to follow over the coming months.

Chris Heddle, UK Sales Manager at Volta Trucks, comments, “We are delighted to see the Volta Zero operational on the roads of the UK, as part of our Driving Experience Programme, and to see DSV utilising the vehicle for real world day-to-day deliveries. At Volta Trucks, we are focused on driving towards more sustainable, safer and healthier cities and have a laser focus on accelerating the electrification of the commercial transport sector.”

John Hawksworth, Senior Director for road operation in the Domestic & Distribution at DSV, adds, “We have researched the possibility of facilitating electric vehicles without impacting service levels for some time and Volta Trucks has provided us with the perfect solution. We are delighted to be part of such a significant innovation in the industry and look forward to evaluating the benefits in the coming months.”