Five London businesses are being given the chance to ditch their vans and trial electric cargo bikes for free as part of a new initiative launched by Vok Bikes, Electrify London and Fully Charged.

The campaign will demonstrate how eCargo bikes perform in London, helping to build the business case for low-emission deliveries and service calls.

A quintet of London businesses will be selected to take part in a real-world trial to test whether cargo bikes can deliver measurable savings and operational benefits. A follow-up report, with insights and case studies, will be published later this summer.

Each selected participant will receive a commercial-grade Vok eCargo bike for one week, along with onboarding support to integrate the bike into their daily operations. Businesses will test real-use cases — from deliveries to service calls — and share performance data and feedback.

Chris Cayford, UK Country Manager at Vok Bikes London, said: “London is one of Europe’s leading cities for cargo bike adoption, but many businesses still haven’t experienced how practical they can be.

“This trial is about turning curiosity into real-world insight.”

The campaign launches as pressure mounts on companies to cut costs, reduce emissions, and navigate the capital’s increasingly congested streets. The latest TomTom Traffic Index reveals that London is now the slowest capital city globally for drivers, with average peak-hour traffic speeds of around 9mph in central London. Meanwhile, freight remains a major contributor to London’s air pollution, and diesel vans are now the biggest road source of NOx emissions in central London.

Zak Bond, campaign manager at Clean Cities, said, “Our analysis has shown that diesel vans are now the biggest road source of dirty air in central London. Shifting as many deliveries as possible to cargo bikes is essential. We are excited to support this trial, which will help companies think differently about their operations.”

Policy measures such as the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone, along with rising fuel and operating costs, are pushing businesses to rethink how they move goods and services across the city. Electric cargo bikes are increasingly seen as a viable alternative. Industry and policy studies suggest that around half of motorised trips involving goods in cities could be shifted to cargo bikes.

Dan Parsons, co-founder of Fully Charged, commented: “We are excited to be partnering with Vok and Electrify London to offer these free trials, removing a barrier to entry and offering businesses the chance to put a Vok through its paces, seeing firsthand how one might benefit their business.”

The scheme is aimed at companies currently relying on vans or cars for deliveries or operational tasks within London. Applications close on 6 May 2026. Trial weeks will run from mid-May to early June, with the campaign concluding on 23 June. A follow-up report compiling insights and case studies will be published later this summer.

Beyond the trial itself, the initiative aims to contribute to a broader shift in urban logistics by providing practical evidence on cost savings, efficiency gains, and emissions reductions. The participants will help to build case studies that illustrate how cargo bikes perform in London’s dense urban environment.

London businesses interested in participating are invited to apply here.