The transition to electric trucks is accelerating, but one of the biggest challenges fleets face is charging infrastructure. In a recent webinar hosted NACFE in collaboration with Electrada and Penske, industry experts discussed the growing role of fleet Charging-as-a-Service in simplifying fleet electrification.
Watch the recording to learn:
- How Charging-as-a-Service for fleets can cut infrastructure costs
- Why utility collaboration remains a critical challenge
- What small fleets should consider when electrifying
- How highway charging hubs could extend electric truck range
The webinar highlighted how Charging-as-a-Service provides fleets with flexible, cost-effective solutions for powering their electric trucks without the burden of owning and maintaining charging infrastructure. Whether through on-site depot charging, highway charging hubs, or third-party managed services, fleet Charging-as-a-Service offers a scalable way to ensure reliable and efficient operations.
Key Webinar Insights on Fleet Charging-as-a-Service:
- Operational effectiveness is the top priority for fleets, even more than TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
- Utility engagement remains a major hurdle, with delays in power upgrades slowing deployment.
- Small and large fleets alike can benefit from outsourcing charging infrastructure to experts, reducing risk and accelerating adoption.
Penske Truck Leasing’s Scott Brower emphasized that while early adopters are making progress, the industry still needs more scale—both in vehicle availability and charging infrastructure—to achieve cost parity with diesel. Electrada’s Ryan Monahan added that reliability and ROI are critical, and Charging-as-a-Service helps fleets avoid the complexities of permitting, hardware selection, and utility coordination.
A white paper authored by NACFE and Electrada (with respondents including fleets, suppliers, and consultants) revealed key trends about fleet Charging-as-a-Service adoption:
- TCO and operational uptime are the top success metrics for fleets using Charging-as-a-Service.
- Third-party charging-as-a-service solutions can significantly reduce deployment risks, offering fleets a faster, more reliable path to electrification.
As the industry evolves, Charging-as-a-Service will play a vital role in making electric trucks a practical choice for fleets of all sizes.
Missed the live session? Watch the full recording here to dive deeper into these insights or get in touch with Electrada to get started with a tailored fleet electrification strategy built around its 360 Charging-as-a-Service complete electric fuel solution.
