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Electrify your fleet with the 360° eMobility consulting from MAN Transport Solutions

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Getting started with eMobility:
Consulting

At a glance

  • Support for the transition to eMobility
    In our comprehensive 360° eMobility consulting, we check whether your routes can be covered using electric vehicles and whether they would be cost-effective to run. In this way, we can help you with setting and achieving your carbon reduction targets.
  • Consultings provided to more than 250 customers by the Europe-wide network of eMobility experts
    The expertise of our 100-strong team of eMobility experts is valued by our customers throughout Europe, whom we support with seasonal energy concepts, 3-shift logistics plans or comprehensive strategies for the electrification of their fleets.
  • Charging infrastructure and energy supply
    Together with you, we plan the design of your charging infrastructure and develop an optimal energy supply strategy for your organisation.

Our support for your switch

Electric commercial vehicles from MAN

The transition to eMobility is not without its challenges. New factors have to be taken into account for efficient and future-proof planning, e.g. the influence of topography, local climate and auxiliary consumers on range or possible charging times and the need for charging infrastructure. At MAN Transport Solutions, we know these factors and have specialised in working with you to develop a customised solution for you. We are also happy to advise you on making your transition to eMobility as simple, plannable and successful as possible.

Questions about switching to eMobility? You can find answers in our FAQs

Your electric fleet: get started in 4 steps

A successful transformation to eMobility requires careful planning and implementation. Our 100-strong team of experts at MAN Transport Solutions is on hand to help you transition to a sustainable electric fleet and will support you at every step of the way, from initial consultation through to full fleet conversion. The heart of this concept is the MAN 360° eMobility consulting, which is perfectly tailored to complement other familiar MAN services, such as the financing consultation. In the four steps outlined below, we get you ready to enter the world of eMobility.

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Demand analysis with the 360° eMobility consulting

Initial tailored analysis of the possibilities for electrifying your fleet based on example routes and general conditions.

2
Full evaluation of your fleet

Detailed analysis of your entire network and development of an eMobility evaluation strategy.

3
Charging infrastructure planning

Development of a charging solution for your electric fleet in close cooperation with our partners.

4
Data-based optimisation

Cost optimisation through ongoing adjustments, taking into account all relevant changes in your transport network.

360° eMobility consulting: comprehensive expertise, intelligent solutions

From range analysis to charging infrastructure concepts and specialist training, together we will steer your fleet towards eMobility.

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Range calculation and consumption

Range calculation and consumption

  • Analysis of the current routes
  • Definition of the key factors that influence the range (such as charging, topography, auxiliary consumers, weather conditions)
  • Simulation of the possible range in various scenarios

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Network analysis and route planning

Network analysis/route planning

  • Simulation of your route planning with electric vehicles and adaptation of vehicle routes where required
  • Composition of the optimal fleet mix of traditional and electric vehicles for your company
  • Analysis of potential carbon saved by converting to eMobility
  • Cost-effectiveness analysis

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Charging infrastructure concept

Charging infrastructure concept

  • Simulation of various charging schedules for your fleet:
    - Definition of the charging infrastructure needs
    - Development of a tailor-made charging strategy
  • Concepts for installing the charging infrastructure at the depot
  • Scenarios involving public charging

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Charging and energy concept

Charging and energy concept

  • Definition of the expected energy consumption based on the route plan
  • Creating and checking concepts for safe energy supply, e.g. avoiding load peaks
  • Definition of an energy strategy that considers potential for optimisation with respect to electricity use and company requirements as a concept for your electricity supplier

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Fleet conversion

Fleet conversion

  • Development of a long-term plan for complete conversion of the fleet to electric vehicles
  • Determination of the power needs and the required development for the charging infrastructure in order to enable early planning of more major construction work and to request more power connections from the supplier
  • Structuring of cost-effectiveness calculations and investment plans to correspond to long-term support programmes

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Services and training

Services and training

  • Consultancy with respect to the adaptation of workshop equipment and processes
  • Concepts for safety training and courses for the safe handling of high-voltage systems
  • Support with the definition of technology and driving training courses for your employees

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Range calculation and consumption

Range calculation and consumption

  • Analysis of the current routes
  • Definition of the key factors that influence the range (such as charging, topography, auxiliary consumers, weather conditions)
  • Simulation of the possible range in various scenarios

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Network analysis and route planning

Network analysis/route planning

  • Simulation of your route planning with electric vehicles and adaptation of vehicle routes where required
  • Composition of the optimal fleet mix of traditional and electric vehicles for your company
  • Analysis of potential carbon saved by converting to eMobility
  • Cost-effectiveness analysis

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Charging infrastructure concept

Charging infrastructure concept

  • Simulation of various charging schedules for your fleet:
    - Definition of the charging infrastructure needs
    - Development of a tailor-made charging strategy
  • Concepts for installing the charging infrastructure at the depot
  • Scenarios involving public charging

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Charging and energy concept

Charging and energy concept

  • Definition of the expected energy consumption based on the route plan
  • Creating and checking concepts for safe energy supply, e.g. avoiding load peaks
  • Definition of an energy strategy that considers potential for optimisation with respect to electricity use and company requirements as a concept for your electricity supplier

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Fleet conversion

Fleet conversion

  • Development of a long-term plan for complete conversion of the fleet to electric vehicles
  • Determination of the power needs and the required development for the charging infrastructure in order to enable early planning of more major construction work and to request more power connections from the supplier
  • Structuring of cost-effectiveness calculations and investment plans to correspond to long-term support programmes

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Services and training

Services and training

  • Consultancy with respect to the adaptation of workshop equipment and processes
  • Concepts for safety training and courses for the safe handling of high-voltage systems
  • Support with the definition of technology and driving training courses for your employees

Your successful switch to alternative drives
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MAN eReadyCheck: Range calculator for optimal route planning for your electric truck

Planning to purchase an all-electric truck – but you want to make sure the vehicle’s range is sufficient for your application? Help is at hand in the form of our MAN eReadyCheck: it uses selectable parameters to indicate which MAN e-vehicles will suit your usage behaviour exactly.
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FAQs: Frequently asked questions about fleet electrification

From costs and funding options to charging infrastructure and energy plans, here you will find answers to some of the most common questions.

MAN offers a wide range of electric vehicles, such as electric trucks, buses and vans. These have all been specially developed to meet a wide range of requirements, from a comfortable ride for passengers to efficient goods transport.

The higher procurements costs of an electric truck are offset by cheaper energy prices compared to diesel. Savings on congestion charges, carbon tax, service costs and potential rebates through new energy levies such as the greenhouse gas reduction quota (GHG quota) should also be factored in. Depending on the circumstances, TCO parity can be reached in as little as 4 years. We would be pleased to calculate your TCO for you (TCO calculator), as well as the target freight rate with a MAN eTruck.

Yes, because when purchasing an electric truck, it is necessary to plan the use of the vehicle and the appropriate charging infrastructure 1–2 years in advance in order to ensure efficient operation and the lowest possible investment costs. If your requirements are more complex, the 360° consultation concept from MAN Transport Solutions is available as an enhancement to the basic consultation.

That depends on your needs. With your own charging infrastructure, you will be able to adapt charging times and capacities to the needs of your fleet and will not be reliant on public charging stations. In the long term, you can reduce costs because charging at your own charging station – including in combination with photovoltaic systems – is often cheaper than at public charging stations due to lower energy prices.

Available throughout Europe
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Your individual 360° mobility concept

Well over 250 customers are already convinced users of our MAN Transport Solutions – throughout Europe! Take advantage of the opportunity to receive individual advice on switching to climate-conscious eMobility.
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