UK-based charging network operator Paua has partnered with DAF truck dealers Motus and Ford & Slater to expand shared charging access for electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) across the country.
Under the agreement, depot-based charging infrastructure operated by Motus and Ford & Slater will be integrated into Paua’s Share platform, allowing third-party commercial fleets to access charging facilities at these sites. The initiative targets both rigid and articulated electric trucks and is open to vehicles from all manufacturers.
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The move reflects growing efforts to improve interoperability and utilisation of charging infrastructure, particularly as fleet operators face challenges in accessing suitable charging for heavy-duty electric vehicles.
By opening private depots to external users, dealers aim to increase the utilisation of installed charging assets while providing fleets with more reliable and strategically located charging options.
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Paua said the rollout has been supported through a multi-partner approach. Motus collaborated with Envevo for charger installation, while Ford & Slater worked with EO for deployment. The infrastructure has been integrated into Paua’s payment and access system to enable seamless use by fleet operators.
The partnership also highlights the evolving role of truck dealerships in supporting the electrification of freight transport. Motus and Ford & Slater together account for around 20% of electric truck deployments under the UK’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme.
“Motus and Ford & Slater joining Paua Share is a strong example of the industry working together to accelerate electric truck adoption,” said Niall Riddell, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Paua.
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“Depot charging is a critical part of the ecosystem. By opening trusted depot infrastructure to other fleets, we can rapidly extend the usable charging network for electric trucks across the UK,” he added.
The initiative comes as the UK continues to scale its electric freight infrastructure, with operators and policymakers seeking solutions to overcome range, cost, and charging access barriers in the transition to zero-emission logistics.