North Lanarkshire Council embraces "Charging-as-a-Service"

North Lanarkshire Council has announced it will implement its electric vehicle charging infrastructure using the FOR Fleets model, with no upfront capital cost and no government funding.

This pioneering project, located at the Council's Old Edinburgh Road site in Bellshill, leverages private sector capital for fleet charging infrastructure on a service model.
 
The innovative project is being delivered through FOR EV's "Charging-as-a-Service" model, a solution designed specifically for fleet operators. The Bellshill site will feature six cutting-edge DC charging bays, providing essential infrastructure to support North Lanarkshire Council's ambitious journey towards a zero-emission fleet. The site can also support other registered public sector fleets with access to rapid charging at a key location in proximity to Scotland’s major motorway network.
 
A foundation of this initiative is its unique financing model, which has been achieved entirely without government funding. This approach reinforces the immense potential for private sector investment to independently drive the rapid expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure, demonstrating a financially sustainable pathway for nationwide EV adoption.
 
"We are incredibly proud to partner with North Lanarkshire Council on this transformative project," said Lindsay Yeoman, Head of Sales at FOR EV. "Our Charging-as-a-Service model is proving that the transition to electric fleets can be achieved efficiently and cost-effectively, without relying on public funds. This project sets a new precedent for how local authorities can embrace electrification, and we believe it will serve as a blueprint for similar initiatives across the UK."
 
John McElhinney, Fleet Business Manager at North Lanarkshire Council, said: “Across our fleet, we are moving to electric vehicles and installing more charging points to support the transition to electric vehicles. The new facility at our Bellshill depot, delivered by FOR EV, is a significant and innovative development in the council’s strategy to achieve net zero.”
 
FOR EV is a leading solutions provider simplifying the transition to electric vehicle fleets and is supported by funding from The Scottish National Investment Bank.