In most states, passenger vehicles have long been the primary focus of electrification efforts, while trucking companies have been waiting for their seat at the table. Fleet operators are beginning to focus on making sure the charging infrastructure necessary to deploy MHDV electric trucks at scale is available where and when it’s needed – especially now, as electrification is all but inevitable.
As fleet operators begin to incorporate electric trucks into their fleets, they are turning their attention to two areas: regulations and infrastructure.
The Volvo Group — which is dedicated to eliminating tailpipe emissions by 2050 — encouraged the federal government to take up the mantle of heavy-duty EV infrastructure. The company recommended that states consider building out charging infrastructure alongside existing facilities like truck stops.
On the infrastructure and deployment side, ChargePoint is well positioned to provide its EV charging solutions to meet the upcoming demand. The company offers a comprehensive product line that eases the transition to electric and integrates into existing fleet operations. The company recently partnered with the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) to prepare its nearly 4,000-member companies with the technical expertise needed to further accelerate deployment of EV charging infrastructure.
Even with the availability of public charging infrastructure, many fleet operators will need to deploy their own EV charging stations. Early adopters are already beginning to install charging infrastructure at distribution sites, often with the help of government incentives and grants.
Still, the availability of on-route, public charging will be critical for those companies running long-haul operations. Partnering with a company like ChargePoint that works with fleets at every stage of conversion, creates a pathway to attainable charging infrastructure at the warehouse, on-route, and at home to satisfy the needs of every fleet.
