Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms has installed EV charging at its Barton upon Humber depot in North Lincolnshire, supporting the retailer's programme of initiatives to achieve Net Zero by 2030.
The installation by Mer Fleet Services supports the arrival of ten Mercedes-Benz eActros600 electric HGVs – each capable of covering up to 500km on a single charge. Their introduction to Wren’s most demanding inbound logistics routes will ensure over 90% of its Scope 1 carbon emissions are reduced across its supply chain operations.
Lee Holmes, Transport and Logistics Director at Wren Kitchens, said: "The arrival of our first Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks is a landmark moment in our sustainability journey. These are among the most advanced and safest heavy goods vehicles on the road today and by deploying them on our raw material routes we are removing fossil fuels from the very heart of our supply chain.
“Partnering with Mer was a natural fit given their expertise and they’ve played a key role in helping us deliver the infrastructure needed to support the arrival of the new eHGVs.”
Wren’s new infrastructure uses a triple Kempower Power Unit powering six individual satellite chargers. The system uses a distributed power architecture to dynamically share available power between eHGVs, optimising Wren’s ability to recharge vehicles between shifts while also enabling rapid top-up sessions during operations.
Dan Robinson, Strategic Sales Manager at Mer Fleet Services said: "This installation reflects how Mer approaches every fleet project. We make the infrastructure work around the customer's operation, not the other way around. In total we laid nearly 2km of cabling to get the chargers in exactly the right place for Wren's eHGVs, which made the project more complex, but ultimately delivered exactly what Wren needed. This is what a long-term partnership looks like in practice. It has been a pleasure to work with the Wren team on this project."
The chargers have also been finished in a bespoke wrap in Wren Kitchens' signature green and features its bird motif, ensuring the infrastructure reflects the brand.
