Darcica Logistics trials fully electric HGV for Oxfordshire deliveries

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Daniel Face

Bicester-based Darcica Logistics is testing out a fully electric HGV truck for its pallet network deliveries and collections in and around Oxfordshire.

The current Darcica fleet ranges from 3.5-tonne vans to 44-tonne artics, and has now gained a 16-tonne HGV from Swedish EV manufacturer Volta Trucks.

The Volta Zero boasts zero tailpipe emissions and is much quieter than other HGVs, ideal for operating and delivering in and around city centres.

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Anthony Tattersall, owner and director of Darcica, said: “We do about 100 miles a day and go to two hubs, Birmingham and London, so the mileage we’re doing is well within the capabilities of an electric vehicle.

“We believe the Volta Zero will have a 200km range and hold about 10-12 pallets.

“It will be interesting to see how it performs during our trial period in terms of capacity and charging times, as well as the overall drive and manoeuvrability experience.”

The trial follows the introduction of four Maxus eDeliver9 electric vans to the fleet, which the company says have performed well.

Darcica employs 27 full-time staff at its Bicester HQ, with another 80 self-employed at its Reading and Swindon sites under the Amazon Delivery Service Partner Programme.

Daniel Face

Born and raised in Berkshire, Dan fell into journalism after completing his bachelor’s degree in English at UCL. Writing for The Business Magazine and local Biz News sites has given him the opportunity to chat with all manner of small business owners and share their success stories with a wider audience. Outside of work, Dan enjoys live music, board games and quiz shows, and is making a slow but persistent effort to learn Spanish.