Why Electric Fleets Charge Around Their Departure Times
Why Electric Fleets Charge Around Their Departure Times
Fleet charging schedules start from vehicle routes and dwell periods rather than from the maximum output of each charger.
A depot knows roughly when each vehicle returns and when it needs to depart. A scheduler assigns power so the next vehicles out reach their required charge while the site stays within its limit.
Unexpected trips and late returns can disrupt a carefully planned night. Leaving some headroom lets dispatchers handle exceptions without rescheduling the entire fleet.
The useful measures are completed routes, energy cost and readiness at departure. High charger utilization matters only if the vehicles can still leave when needed.
