The Infrastructure Roadblock for Electrifying Heavy-Duty Trucks

As companies push toward fleet electrification, heavy-duty trucks (Class 6-8) pose significant infrastructure challenges. While electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining momentum, charging infrastructure is lagging behind. This is especially true for long-haul trucks that require much more than just overnight charging.

Startups like WattEV and Voltera are investing in commercial charging hubs, but the progress is slow. The complexity lies in coordinating multiple supply chains for installing these facilities, and demand for components is still high, thanks to lingering pandemic effects. Range anxiety remains a major concern, with trucks limited to around 300 miles per charge. Without more robust and widely available public charging stations, this transition will remain slow for larger fleets.

As the U.S. adopts stricter emissions regulations for heavy-duty vehicles, companies are being forced to innovate, but the infrastructure simply isn’t there yet. How are you addressing this gap in your operations?