Utility Dive•about 1 month ago
Fleet managers not sold on EVs, but they’re getting there: survey
Key Takeaway
State-level zero-emission mandates are creating an inevitable and significant future demand for large-scale EV charging solutions and grid upgrades, despite current fleet manager hesitation.
AI Summary
- •Fleet managers are currently hesitant about EV adoption due to limited options for larger trucks, range anxiety, and charging infrastructure concerns.
- •Despite current hesitation, policy is driving future adoption: approximately one-third of US states have implemented zero-emission fleet mandates, some extending to private organizations.
- •This signals a growing, policy-driven demand for robust EV charging infrastructure and grid capacity, particularly for commercial and heavy-duty vehicle applications, representing a significant future load growth opportunity for developers and utilities.
Topics
emissionsinterconnectpolicytransmission
Article Content
Insufficient options for larger trucks and nervousness about range and charging options are holding back adoption, says EV services company Mitra. About a third of states have adopted zero-emission fleet requirements, including some for private organizations.