Electrifying fleets in the United States can be complicated and costly, creating hesitation for many public and private operators. Yet, the payoff can be remarkable—medium- and heavy-duty EVs deliver around 40% lower maintenance costs compared to their diesel counterparts. Still, the road to electrification is full of obstacles: internal maintenance teams often lack EV-specific skills, charging infrastructure projects can take 12–24 months to complete, and a patchwork of state and municipal regulations creates operational headaches. In this episode, you’ll discover high-ROI strategies to help fleets overcome these barriers, scale EV adoption, and unlock the performance gains and cost reductions that make the transition worth it.

Topics Covered

• Definition of fleet electrification
• Total cost of ownership
• Aggregated purchasing programs
• Operational savings and uptime
• Driver experience and safety
• Medium- and heavy-duty adoption
• Data-driven planning tools
• Infrastructure-first sequencing
• CapEx–OpEx budgeting strategy
• Incentives and tax credits
• Telematics and fleet dashboards
• Training and change management
• Vehicle-to-grid revenue
• Accelerating policy levers
• Partnerships and sector resources

Ben Prochazka is the Executive Director of the Electrification Coalition, leading national efforts to advance transportation electrification across public and private sectors. He has over 25 years of leadership and development experience in environmental advocacy, human rights, and voter engagement. Ben’s career includes roles as Vice President at FieldWorks, Campaign Director for the Save Darfur Coalition, and Legislative Director for the Colorado Environmental Coalition. He has spearheaded landmark initiatives such as establishing one of the nation’s first EV deployment communities in Northern Colorado, launching the first electric rental car program in Orlando, driving the Smart City Challenge with USDOT.

Website: Electrification Coalition