What if a fleet vehicle needs charging mid-shift?

Plan the route so it doesn't need to, then keep public fast charging as the backup. Public rates are usually much higher than depot rates, and sites can be busy or unsuited to high-roof vans and trucks.

If a route needs a top-up every day

1. Choose a longer-range vehicle. Check its range at your usual payload.
2. Add a DC charger at your depot. This suits vehicles that return during the day.
3. Use a different vehicle on that route. Some routes are better left until later.

Leave a margin

Hot days, hills, detours and battery age all reduce range. If your daily km uses more than about 85% of the estimated range, the margin is thin.

See the public charging networks that operate in Australia.