How Quick Is an electric HGV Off the Line?

This wasn’t about racing. It was about being seen.

Electric HGVs aren’t some future vision, they’re already out there, hauling freight, hitting targets, doing the work. But a lot of people still think they’re five years off. Or stuck doing short city hops. Or quietly failing in the background.

So we lined up two artics on a drag strip. One diesel. One electric. Not to prove anything. Just to show what’s already here.

🛻 The electric truck? Real vehicle. Real routes. Back on the road the next day, no fuss.

🎯 The goal? Visibility. Conversation. Momentum.

Whether you’re an operator, planner, policymaker or sceptic—it’s time to stop asking if electric trucks can work. Start asking how we scale what’s already working.

🤝 With thanks to our supporting partners: Aquarius IT – https://aquariusit.com OOMPH EV Power –https://oomphev.com Aegis Energy – https://aegisenergy.uk Flexible Power Systems – https://flexiblepowersystems.com

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This wasn’t just a stunt. It’s part of a bigger move. We’re working with operators, innovators and infrastructure providers across the UK to make zero-emission freight work in the real world.

This video is just one part of that. Visibility matters. And so does momentum.