EV & Sustainability-Operational Model: Depot Charging

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Martin Hamadani from Blue Dot explains shared EV charging depots, where multiple fleets share centralized charging infrastructure, reducing high upfront costs and easing fleet electrification. These depots address challenges corporate fleets face, such as expensive private infrastructure, limited space, and utility management. Operational aspects include scheduling software, security, amenities, and data integration. Shared depot models vary: leasing, pay-per-use, and revenue sharing, each with cost and flexibility differences. Risks include reliability, access conflicts, and limited customization. Benefits involve strategic partnerships, sustainability reporting, and scalability. Shared depots balance cost and control compared to private depots and public charging, offering a flexible middle ground for fleets.

Keywords

shared EV charging depots

fleet electrification

centralized charging infrastructure

leasing pay-per-use revenue sharing models

operational management and scalability