Image: E.OnThe trio’s primary goal is to lower the barriers for fleet operators transitioning to electric commercial vehicles. In a German statement, E.On said: “European customers receive a tailored package that includes Charging-as-a-Service and, depending on customer needs and preferences, Truck-as-a-Service, simplifying the entry into electromobility.”In return, customers pay a recurring tariff, while the provider takes responsibility for establishing a high-performance charging infrastructure, bespoke electricity tariffs for electric vehicles, charge management, and ongoing operations. This eliminates the high initial investment for fleet operators, replacing it with billing based on a fixed price per kilowatt-hour charged or a flexible ‘Time-of-Use’ tariff.The offering targets “European operators of van or lorry fleets who want to electrify their vehicles without managing the procurement and operation of charging infrastructure, suitable electricity tariffs, or the detailed billing of charging processes,” as E.On explains. Optionally, the partners also provide electric commercial vehicles through a leasing model alongside the integrated charging setup. This 360-degree offering is designed to allow fleet operators to “benefit from fixed total costs from the first kilometre and immediately leverage the competitive advantages of electromobility. An included performance guarantee provides additional security,” E.On adds.The Essen-based energy group is responsible for the planning, construction, and operation of the charging infrastructure. Depending on the operational profile and location, charging stations with outputs ranging from 50 to 400 kilowatts are deployed, complemented by load management and either a classic electricity supply or the aforementioned time-flexible tariffs (for ‘further cost optimisation’). Meanwhile, Neot contributes capital, expertise, and value-added services to the partnership through its investment platform, Neot e-motion.“In the current climate, more and more transport companies want to electrify their fleets. Our Charging- and Truck-as-a-Service offering, developed with partners, significantly reduces the barriers to switching to electromobility,” emphasises Aurélien Achard, Chief Business Development Officer at Neot. “Our subscription package provides everything needed for fleet electrification. […] Companies gain access to a reliable charging service with a predictable and transparent cost model throughout the entire operational lifespan.”“The electrification of lorry fleets is no longer a technological challenge,” adds Stefan Padberg, Senior Vice President of Innovation at E.On. “Success depends on combining vehicles, infrastructure, and financing into an integrated, innovative overall concept. To achieve this, we need strong, cross-sector partnerships.”eon.de (DE)