08 October 2026
Before buying electric vans, start with your routes
Check route suitability, vehicle fit and depot charging before investing in electric vans. A practical first assessment using your own fleet data.
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Thoughts on fleet operations, electrification, last-mile logistics, maintenance, data and AI in day-to-day vehicle operations.
13 August 2026
EV charging for last-mile logistics fleets: which solution fits each operating model?
Compare last-mile EV charging solutions for own fleets, subcontracted delivery agencies and owner-drivers: depot, home, public, shared hubs and managed charging.
27 July 2026
How to assess whether a route is suitable for an electric vehicle
Average distance is not enough to electrify a route. A useful assessment also considers P90, maximums, realistic consumption, reserve, starting SOC and operational consequences.
20 July 2026
How many EV chargers does a last-mile fleet need?
Charger count is not determined by vehicle count alone. It depends on overnight energy, available power, charging windows, simultaneity and operating margin.
14 May 2026
BaseFit case study: electrifying an urban fleet does not start with buying vans
A simulated case study using routes, vehicles, depot charging and stress scenarios to determine which part of an urban fleet can be electrified without disrupting operations.
28 April 2026
Why fleet electrification does not start with buying vehicles
Fleet electrification is not mainly a procurement decision. For commercial fleets, it starts with routes, depots, charging windows, operating risk and the timing of infrastructure investment.
10 April 2026
Electric van maintenance for urban fleet operations
What to monitor in electric vans used for urban delivery, and how to connect maintenance, charging and availability so electrification does not disrupt daily operations.