5 Challenges in the Electrification of Commercial Vehicle Fleets

Friday, April 29, 2026 | 10.00am –11.00am CET | Webinar language: German

The electrification of commercial vehicle fleets will become imperative in the future for regulatory and economic reasons. However, projects fail in practice not because of technology, but because of incorrect assumptions, inadequate planning, or a lack of stakeholder involvement.

In this compact webinar, we highlight five key challenges that determine the success or failure of fleet electrification:

1. Assessing economic efficiency
   When does the switch really pay off? How do toll exemptions, electricity costs, maintenance advantages, and driving profiles affect the break-even point? And in which scenarios does diesel remain economical?
2. Dimensioning the charging infrastructure correctly
   How much charging power is actually needed? How should grid connection, scalability, and integration of PV or other energy sources be planned? Mistakes made in this phase will result in high costs later on
3. Mastering regulatory complexity
   Around 70 relevant regulations must be taken into account. Billing, metering concepts, differentiation between company electricity and private charging processes, and legally compliant operation of the charging infrastructure are crucial for avoiding liability risks.
4. Strategically adapting driving profiles and routes
   Not every vehicle is suitable for every application. Range, charging times, and deployment planning must be intelligently coordinated, especially in the heavy commercial vehicle sector.
5. Ensure driver acceptance and internal expertise
   E-mobility is also an emotional issue. If you don't involve drivers at an early stage and build up a basic understanding internally, you risk resistance and wrong decisions.

Who should participate?

Owners, managing directors, and fleet managers of transport, logistics, and service companies who want to strategically develop their fleet and seek clarity on economic, regulatory, and operational requirements.

The webinar also serves as content preparation for our fleet workshop on June 23, 2026, at Power2Drive Europe.

Asking the right questions now will save you considerable investment and operating costs later.

During the webinar participants can submit their questions to get them answered by the experts in the live Q&A. In addition, both the recording and the speakers' presentations will be made available on our digital content platform The smarter E Digital after the webinar.

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