Daimler Truck Financial Services has joined forces with Electrada, a leading electric vehicle charging infrastructure firm, to introduce a Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution tailored for electric trucks and buses in North America.
Why It Matters
This initiative aims to facilitate Daimler Truck Financial Services’ customers in their transition towards more eco-friendly transportation methods. The collaborative service will eliminate the challenges surrounding the set-up, management, and maintenance of electric charging infrastructures, thereby simplifying the shift to electric vehicles for commercial transport companies.
Key Points
- The new CaaS offering encompasses infrastructure and equipment costs.
- The service will also handle management, maintenance, and energy contracts for electric charging.
- Initial test projects with chosen clients in the USA are slated for the first half of 2024.
- Richard Howard, President of Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC, emphasized the importance of providing customers with a comprehensive charging solution at a consistent monthly rate, which includes the creation, operation, and upkeep of the charging infrastructure.
- Kevin Kushman, CEO of Electrada, highlighted the company’s commitment to delivering complete electric fuel solutions for fleets in collaboration with Daimler Truck Financial Services, emphasizing Electrada’s expertise in executing comprehensive CaaS solutions.
- Additionally, Daimler Truck Financial Services will oversee insurance for both the vehicle and infrastructure. This includes handling the billing process and consolidating vehicle payment, insurance, and energy.
Bottom Line
Daimler Truck’s strategic partnership with Electrada showcases the increasing momentum in the shift to electric vehicle adoption in the commercial transport sector. By offering a hassle-free Charging-as-a-Service solution, Daimler is positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable transportation and assisting customers in navigating this transition with ease. The move also underscores Daimler Truck’s commitment to expanding its electric offerings, as demonstrated by its existing battery-electric trucks like the eCascadia and the forthcoming Freightliner eM2 series set to debut later this year.
