Evaluate your fleet
When considering which fleet vehicle to electrify, there are several ways to evaluate needs and determine which vehicles may be a good fit. Fleet analyses can provide insight into which vehicles are best suited for electrification based on daily distance traveled, idling time, vehicle size, maintenance needs, and other factors.
Electrifying medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
Key considerations for electrifying medium- and heavy-duty vehicles:
- Consider daily distance traveled and number of hours in operation per day. Both factors will affect the vehicle’s ability to charge along the route or at the depot. For more information, read Drive Electric MN’s blog on Charging Medium- to Heavy-Duty Vehicles Part II.
- Determine if you want to purchase your own EV or use a company that will support you through the transition. Some companies will conduct a fleet analysis, provide electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, and aid in maintenance.
For more information and free training sessions related to medium- and heavy-duty fleet electrification, check out the Run on Less – Electric campaign’s Electric Truck Education Bootcamp Training.
Medium- and heavy-duty vehicle selection guides
The following vehicle selection guides may be useful for determining which vehicles are a good fit for your medium- or heavy-duty fleet.
- Southern California Edison’s Summary of electric vehicles and equipment for medium- and heavy-duty fleets
- US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Search
