ZeroMission's The Future of Fleet Management Podcast - Unlocking the Future of Fleet Management for ICE and Electric Vehicles
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ZeroMission's The Future of Fleet Management Podcast - Unlocking the Future of Fleet Management for ICE and Electric Vehicles
Electric Trucks Are Accelerating Faster Than Expected, Here’s What It Means for Fleets
Bloomberg recently reported a striking shift: electric truck sales are rising at a pace few saw coming. In just the first half of 2025, more than 89,000 electric trucks hit the road worldwide, a 140% year-on-year surge.
In this episode, the ZeroMission team unpacks why this tipping point for zero-emission freight has arrived sooner than expected, and what it means for fleets today.
We explore:
- The TCO advantage — why electric trucks can already be cheaper to run than diesel.
- Battery breakthroughs and warranties that build real confidence in resale and second life.
- Policy tailwinds — from EU CO₂ standards to Ireland’s SEAI Fleet Assessment Grant.
- The rise of charging infrastructure maturity, from shared depots to megawatt-charging pilots.
Our takeaway? The acceleration is real, and it’s a call to action. Fleets that move early can lock in years of savings, resilience, and compliance advantages. Those who wait risk being left behind with higher costs and stranded assets.
At ZeroMission, we help fleets cut through uncertainty with data-driven electrification roadmaps, funding support, and operational clarity.
Don’t just watch the transition happen. Lead it.
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Bloomberg recently highlighted a striking shift: electric truck sales are rising at a pace few predicted. In the first half of 2025 alone, over 89,000 electric trucks hit the road worldwide, a 140% year-on-year surge.
At ZeroMission, we see this as more than just a sales figure, it’s a signal that the tipping point for zero-emission freight is arriving sooner than many thought.
Why Are Electric Trucks Accelerating?
Bloomberg points to key drivers, each of which we’re seeing reflected in conversations with our own fleet partners:
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Advantage
With fuel costs high and diesel maintenance bills rising, fleets are discovering that EVs can already be cheaper to run over key duty cycles. Lower servicing, fewer moving parts, and stable electricity prices are proving compelling. - Battery Cost Declines & Warranty Confidence
Pack prices are dropping, and manufacturers are backing products with stronger warranties. That’s reducing risk around depreciation and increasing confidence in second-life and resale values. - Policy Tailwinds
From EU CO₂ standards to local grant schemes like Ireland’s SEAI Fleet Assessment Grant, governments are creating both the carrot and the stick for fleets to move sooner. - Charging Infrastructure Maturity
Shared depots, megawatt-charging pilots, and utility-backed smart charging are scaling faster than expected. What used to be a bottleneck is becoming a competitive advantage for early movers.
ZeroMission’s View: What This Means for Your Fleet
Electric trucks are no longer a “future project”, they are operational reality today. The acceleration matters because it tells us:
- The cost curve has bent — delaying adoption could mean missing years of savings.
- Policy is tightening — the next compliance cycle will be unforgiving to late movers.
- Technology is validated — fleets worldwide are already proving EV trucks work in demanding duty cycles.
At ZeroMission, we help fleets move from uncertainty to clarity:
- Identifying which vehicles to electrify first
- Modelling depot and charging requirements
- Securing funding and grant opportunities
- Delivering a clear, data-driven electrification roadmap
The Bottom Line
Bloomberg is right: electric trucks are accelerating quickly. But for fleets, this isn’t just a market headline, it’s a call to action. Those who act early will capture the cost, brand, and compliance advantages. Those who wait risk being left with stranded assets and shrinking options.
At ZeroMission, our message is simple: don’t watch the transition happen — lead it.
