With the 2030 petrol and diesel ban fast approaching, UK businesses are rapidly investing in fleet electrification. But grid constraints, high upgrade costs, and deployment delays are holding many back.
Papilio3 is a solar supplemented fleet EV charging hub that can be installed in under 8 hours — helping you hit your sustainability targets and keep your fleet moving.
Surrey County Council will use Papilio3 to charge its growing electric vehicle fleet, which contributes to its sustainability strategy.
Watch how Surrey County Council deployed Papilio3 to charge their EV fleet >>
Fleet operators navigating the transition to electric vehicles face mounting challenges: limited grid capacity at depots, high infrastructure costs, and pressure to meet the 2030 ICE vehicle phase-out. Coordinating charging for multiple EVs without disrupting operations requires smart, scalable solutions. With over £16 billion invested in UK fleet electrification in 2022 alone, the race is on to deploy reliable, cost-effective EV charging infrastructure that can adapt to growing demand and evolving fleet needs.
Decarbonising our road fleet is a critical part of our wider sustainability strategy, and infrastructure like Papilio3 enables us to make tangible progress at pace
– Daniel Bannister, Sustainability Manager at Network Rail
The force’s target is to be Net Zero for all scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040, and it is hoped exploring the use of technology such as this – which uses solar panels on its roof – will help us achieve that.
Keith Dickinson, Director of Resources, Merseyside Police
We’re delighted to have Papilio3 installed, which represents an important milestone in our effort to reduce emissions and expand our electric vehicle fleet.
Paul Wheadon, Strategic Contract Group Manager for the Council’s Highways and Transport Department
Our “Shift to Zero” initiative is well underway as we strive to improve sustainability across the venue. We are always looking at ways to further reduce our carbon footprint, and installing solar-powered EV charging was an obvious step.
Stuart Pringle
Managing Director at Silverstone
