In Electrada Quick Charge Episode 10, we delve into six proactive fleet electrification approaches that can streamline your fleet’s electrification transition to electric vehicles (EVs), focusing on infrastructure solutions that go beyond plug-and-play models. As the market for fleet charging services in the U.S. is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated $15 billion by 2030, it’s essential for fleet managers to develop a forward-thinking strategy for fleet electrification. The episode highlights why turning to aftermarket electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) can lead to integration challenges, potentially compromising operational efficiency.
Proactive Fleet Electrification Strategy
For fleet managers, the path to fleet electrification requires a tailored EV charging infrastructure plan that aligns with operational needs. Developing a charging strategy should start alongside or even before acquiring EVs to avoid costly missteps, like relying on off-the-shelf or aftermarket EVSE solutions. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) dealers may provide aftermarket EVSE, but these solutions often lack the specialized electric fuel expertise that is vital for ensuring performance, uptime, and ease of use in EV charging. The episode underscores how choosing the wrong equipment can result in higher operational costs and delayed electrification goals.
Avoiding Obsolescence and Ensuring Compatibility
Another key aspect is selecting the right EVSE hardware and software for charge management, control, and reporting. With the rapid evolution of the EV charging industry, choosing outdated or inadequate equipment could lead to premature obsolescence, impacting fleet performance. Electrada’s 360 Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) complete electric fuel solution helps mitigate these risks by providing a technology-agnostic, scalable approach. 360 CaaS ensures fleet managers are equipped with vetted EVSE that delivers optimal performance and reliability, with a 99% uptime guarantee.
Seamless Integration with Electrada’s 360 CaaS
Electrada’s 360 CaaS complete electric fuel solution simplifies fleet electrification by eliminating the need for technical evaluations and ensuring seamless integration between EVSE and fleet operations. By managing the entire process—from selecting the right EVSE to installation, operation, and maintenance—Electrada provides fleet managers peace of mind, freeing them to focus on operational efficiency rather than the intricacies of charging infrastructure. To learn more about how Electrada can energize your electrification journey, get in touch to discuss your fleet’s unique needs.
