Magtec Led Interactive Tool for Intelligent Assessment for Electric Commercial Vehicle Fleet Transition

A fleet manager will soon be able to type their diesel lorry routes into a new digital tool and see, in minutes, exactly how much it would cost to switch to electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). This matters because logistics companies face a major knowledge gap when deciding to electrify their fleets. They need to know the real-world total cost of ownership—including vehicle purchase, charging infrastructure, and operational savings—but no integrated tool currently provides that granular, route-specific data. Without it, many operators delay the transition. The project, led by electric vehicle integrator Magtec, will build that tool by pairing real-world data from two trial partners—Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation and AF Blakemore—who are replacing diesel HGVs with Magtec-supplied electric equivalents. Data-science firm Dynamon will model operating costs and efficiencies, while UK Power Networks will optimise charging infrastructure. If successful, the tool will give public and private logistics operators rapid, clear answers on total cost of ownership for electric HGVs. This could accelerate fleet electrification across UK supply chains, reducing diesel emissions from heavy transport—a sector that remains one of the hardest to decarbonise.