06/09/2026
We recently collaborated with the Scottish Wholesale Association and Vertellus UK to show that eHGVs can match diesel vehicles.
Our results show that eHGVs can match and, in some cases, exceed diesel performance on local wholesale delivery routes with up to 95% of short haul and regional journeys achievable using electric trucks.
This collaboration provides real results in the real-world. ⚡
Creed Foodservice took part in the trial, operating Renault Trucks E-Tech D for 12 months at a cost comparable to diesel equivalents through the Vertellus EV Discovery Programme. A key finding was that depot-based charging delivered lower running costs than diesel, Creed Foodservices estimated an annual saving of £6,630 (figures are based on February 2026 prices).
Ylva Haglund, Head of Sustainability and Communications at the Scottish Wholesale Association shared, “Joining the EV Discovery Programme offered both companies an opportunity to accelerate their journey towards net zero by testing eHGVs in real-world operations, while gaining practical insights into electric vehicles in fleet operations".
This was a great collaboration, and building further results for zero-emission transport.
