“Range anxiety” is often described as a barrier to EV adoption. For consumers, that concern makes sense. But for logistics and fleet operators, the real issue isn’t battery size, it’s charging strategy.
Fleets Don’t Drive Like Consumers
Fleet operations are predictable: vehicles return to base, run repeatable cycles and use dispatch software to optimize routes.
● Geotab’s 2024 “Taking Charge” report shows that 81% of medium-duty trucks average under 150 miles per day, and 43% never exceed 200 miles, even on their longest driving days. (Geotab)
● That same report found that 58% of heavy-duty trucks drove less than 200 miles per day on average, and 53% never exceeded 400 miles, even on their longest driving days. This shows that most duty cycles already fit within the range of today’s electric trucks and vans.
Why Bigger Batteries Aren’t the Answer
Oversized batteries add cost, weight, and charging time. A smarter path is right-sized batteries paired with the right infrastructure.
● NREL projects that 75–90% of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle chargers will be located at depots by 2030, rising to nearly all by 2035. (NREL)
● NACFE reports that many fleets operate under 100 miles per day with duty cycles of about 12 hours, making depot charging sufficient. (NACFE)
● NACFE also notes that electric trucks excel in medium-duty and regional haul applications under 200 miles daily. (NACFE)
● For routes under 300 km (≈186 miles), depot charging alone is typically sufficient, with opportunity charging extending flexibility. (Transportation Energy)
From Anxiety to Advantage
When fleets combine right-sized batteries with depot and opportunity charging, range anxiety becomes irrelevant. Smart load management keeps energy costs low, redundant depot chargers ensure readiness, and strategically placed fast chargers extend operations when needed.
For operators, this isn’t about overcoming fear, it’s about creating resilient, cost-effective fleets that can scale electrification and win contracts in a competitive market.
For logistics fleets, the question isn’t “Will the truck make it?” but “Do we have the right charging strategy?”
At viveEV, we design charging ecosystems that give fleets certainty, efficiency, and an advantage that lasts. In logistics, it’s not about the miles behind you—it’s about the power to keep moving ahead. Explore industry-leading solutions at viveEV.com.