Electromobility Partnership: E.on, Neot, and Mitsui Offer Charging and Truck-as-a-Service from a Single Source

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A cooperation between E.on, Neot and Mitsui aims to make the transition from diesel to electric trucks easier. With Charging-as-a-Service and—if required—Truck-as-a-Service, the partners are providing a complete package that simplifies the transition to electromobility. This includes charging infrastructure, individual charging tariffs for electric vehicles, charging management and operation.

The switch to electric commercial vehicles is more topical than ever—this is further reinforced by the current fuel shortage and rising diesel prices. E.on, Neot and Mitsui want to take this into account with their cooperation. "The electrification of truck fleets is no longer a technological challenge - success depends on combining vehicles, infrastructure and financing in an integrated, innovative overall concept. To achieve this, we need strong, cross-sector partnerships," explains Stefan Padberg, SVP Innovation at E.on.

The new offer is aimed at European operators of van or truck fleets who want to electrify their vehicles without having to worry in detail about the procurement and operation of the charging infrastructure, suitable electricity tariffs and the billing of charging processes. Depending on individual requirements, the companies also offer electric commercial vehicles on a leasing model in addition to the integrated charging setup. This 360-degree offer enables fleet operators to benefit from fixed total costs from the very first kilometer and immediately exploit the competitive advantages of electromobility. An included performance guarantee provides additional security.

Making Electromobility More Attractive for Transport Companies

In the partnership, E.on is responsible for the planning, construction and operation of the charging infrastructure. Depending on the application profile and location, charging stations with a capacity of 50 to 400 kW are used, supplemented by load management and conventional electricity supply or flexible tariffs for further cost optimization. This ensures reliable and efficient operation, tailored to the spatial conditions in the depot, the vehicle fleet and the transport company's routes.

Neot provides companies with capital, expertise and value-adding services for the partnership via the Neot e-motion investment platform— with the overarching aim of making the switch to electromobility easier and more economically attractive for transport companies. "Especially at the moment, more and more transport companies want to electrify their fleets. Our charging and truck-as-a-service offer, which we developed together with partners, significantly lowers the barriers to switching to electromobility, as no initial investment in your own charging infrastructure is required. Instead, our subscription package offers everything needed to electrify fleets, providing uniquely easy access to a proven e-mobility ecosystem. This provides companies with a reliable charging service with a predictable and transparent cost model over the entire operating period," emphasizes Aurélien Achard, Chief Business Development Officer at Neot. (se)