Effortless fleet recharging commences with industry cooperation

Laws are propelling commercial vehicles (CVs) to navigate the challenging shift from diesel to electric power systems. Fleet recharging constituted 12% (US$25bn) of the global recharging infrastructure market’s worth in 2022, as indicated by the insights platform Statzon. While this sector is projected to continue trailing behind residential or roadside recharging, robust expansion is still forecasted for hardware until 2032—Level 2 units at a CAGR of 22.3% and Level 3 at 24.3%.

Although this momentum is positive, the upcoming deployment must be fine-tuned to deliver an exceptional recharging experience for fleets. “The primary focus is on a dependable, steady, and expandable solution that functions seamlessly irrespective of fleet size,” explains Yosi Levy, Chief Technology Officer at Driivz. “Nonetheless, this dependability should encompass not only the chargers but the entire infrastructure.” Essentially, fleet managers demand and require flawless performance from start to finish.

This expectation is much more than a basic requirement, especially at a time when electric vehicle (EV) chargers are encountering technical glitches, installation mishaps, and damage due to incorrect handling. “Fleet operators ideally shouldn’t even have to contemplate recharging,” notes Mike Nakrani, CEO of the corporate decarbonisation solutions provider Vitol Electric Vehicles (VEV). “They shouldn’t have to dwell on where or how to refuel with diesel. A refined recharging experience should mirror that convenience.”