Heavy-duty fleet operators are under growing pressure to cut emissions (at least in Europe), but electrification involves high upfront costs, and often delays in installing charging infrastructure. For these reasons, many fleets are turning to companies that offer turnkey EV charging packages (Charging as a Service), or even complete packages that include vehicle leasing (Fleet as a Service).

ZE Ports, an Amsterdam-based developer of mobility and energy algorithms as well as financing solutions for heavy-duty transport, has partnered with EV charging provider Spirii to deliver an end-to-end electrification solution tailored to the needs of heavy-duty fleets.

Clients can electrify their fleet operations without owning vehicles or infrastructure. ZE Ports covers the investment in electric trucks or buses, selected by the clients, along with charging infrastructure, and supplies renewable energy through a data-driven strategy tailored to each route.

Spirii handles charger installation and provides a comprehensive charge management platform that enables real-time charger monitoring and operations, access control and pricing tools for depot charger sharing, and smart energy management to optimize grid usage.

“Our mission is to make the shift to electric fleets simple and affordable,” said Mauricio Sardi, CEO and founder of ZE Ports. “We invest in e-trucks or e-buses, infrastructure and renewable energy, and offer it all for a fixed monthly fee. By taking on the complexity and upfront costs, we enable our clients to focus on their core operations while we handle everything related to electrification, from planning to deployment and day-to-day operation, using premium technologies and best practices.”

“We know that many heavy-duty fleet operators want to go electric, but high upfront costs, infrastructure challenges and operational complexity often block progress,” said Tore Harritshøj, CEO and co-founder of Spirii. “Together with ZE Ports, we remove these barriers through a turnkey solution that brings together financing, vehicles, charging infrastructure and advanced platform solutions, helping operators reduce the total cost of ownership and run their fleets more efficiently.”

Source: Spirii