Insights
Practical articles on depot load management, time-of-use tariffs, and the economics of logistics electrification. Written by the Decade Energy team.
Most logistics operators only see the true cost of unmanaged depot charging after the electricity invoice arrives. We break down how demand charges accumulate and what they mean for your operating budget.
Read articleGetting 45 electric vans to 95 percent state of charge before the morning shift is not just about having enough chargers. It is about sequencing them correctly against your tariff windows.
Read articleYour electricity contract probably has time-of-use pricing built in. This guide explains how to read your tariff schedule and why charging during the wrong hours can cost far more than you expect.
Read articleOn-site battery storage changes the economics of fleet electrification significantly. But it only makes sense under specific grid and tariff conditions. Here is how to evaluate whether your depot qualifies.
Read articleThe upfront cost of an electric van is only part of the story. Charging infrastructure, electricity contracts, and energy management software all factor into whether electrification actually saves money.
Read articleChoosing charger count and capacity for a medium-size depot requires balancing upfront capital cost, grid connection limits, and daily throughput requirements. A practical walkthrough.
Read articleA grid connection upgrade for a depot with 30 or more EVs can run into six figures. Load management software often eliminates the need entirely by spreading demand across the available capacity.
Read articleWhen your charging optimizer knows which vehicles leave earliest and how far they will travel, it can prioritize charging accordingly. This article explains how the integration works in practice.
Read articleLoad management is the practice of distributing charging demand across available power capacity. For fleet operators, it is the single most effective tool for controlling electricity costs during the transition to EVs.
Read articleFrom your first pilot vehicle to a fully electric depot, the electrification journey has predictable stages and common mistakes. This guide maps them out based on what we have seen with Dutch operators.
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