Depot Charging Fleets & Councils
Complete turnkey solutions for fleet electrification and council vehicle charging with optimised operational efficiency. From design to installation and ongoing maintenance, we deliver comprehensive depot charging infrastructure.
- Vehicles
- 50+
- Cost Reduction
- 40%
- Reliability
- 99.5%
- Annual Savings
- £180K
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The Challenge
A major Welsh council needed to electrify their entire fleet of 50+ vehicles including refuse trucks, maintenance vans, and administrative vehicles while ensuring 24/7 operational readiness.
- Multiple vehicle types with different charging requirements
- Integration with existing fleet management systems
- Detailed reporting for operational and financial planning
Our Solution
Complete depot charging ecosystem with smart load management, renewable energy integration, and advanced fleet management capabilities designed for operational excellence.
- Turnkey design & installation with project management
- Fleet management integration with existing systems
- Optimised for operational efficiency and uptime
Project Impact
Operational Excellence
100% vehicle availability maintained with optimised charging schedules
Cost Savings
£180,000 annual fuel savings with 40% reduction in operational costs
Sustainability
80% of charging powered by on-site renewable energy generation
Infrastructure Delivered
Charging Infrastructure
- • 20x 22kW AC dual socket units
- • 4x 50kW DC rapid chargers
- • Dynamic load balancing system
- • Smart charging schedules and optimization
- • Fleet-specific charging profiles
- • Real-time monitoring and diagnostics
Integration & Support
- • 100kW solar array with battery storage
- • Integrated telematics platform
- • Fleet management system integration
- • Comprehensive usage reporting
- • 5-year service and support package
- • 24/7 technical support access
Project Timeline
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1
Site Assessment & Design (Month 1)
Comprehensive site survey and charging infrastructure design
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2
Infrastructure Installation (Months 2-4)
Electrical upgrades, charger installation, and solar array deployment
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3
System Integration & Testing (Month 5)
Fleet management integration and comprehensive system testing
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4
Go-Live & Training (Month 6)
Staff training and full operational handover
“PLUG's depot charging solution has exceeded our expectations. Not only have we achieved significant cost savings, but the reliability and integration with our existing systems has been seamless. The team's expertise was evident throughout the entire project.”
David Thompson
Fleet Manager, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council
Ready to Electrify Your Fleet?
Get a comprehensive depot charging solution tailored to your operational needs. Achieve cost savings, reduce emissions, and maintain fleet readiness.