How the EV Industry Has Evolved for Fleets. Read éXō by ZeroMission’s Perspective on BEVs, Mixed Fuels and Seamless Transition
éXō by ZeroMission’s Perspective on BEVs, Mixed Fuels and Seamless Transition
The conversation around electric vehicles has changed dramatically in recent years. For fleets, the question is no longer if electrification will happen, but how to make it work operationally, financially and at scale.
At éXō by ZeroMission, we have watched the EV industry move from early pilots and proof-of-concepts to real-world deployment across commercial, public-sector and logistics fleets. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are now a proven part of fleet operations. But the most successful transitions are not about replacing everything overnight. They are about managing mixed fleets intelligently.
From Pilot Projects to Operational Reality
Early EV adoption for fleets focused on small numbers of vehicles, limited routes and controlled use cases. Today, fleets are operating BEVs across last-mile delivery, municipal services, utilities and regional transport, often alongside diesel, petrol, HVO, hybrids and emerging technologies.
This evolution has brought new complexity:
Different vehicle types and duty cycles
Multiple fuel and energy sources
Depot and public charging constraints
Operational risk if data is fragmented
What fleets have learned is that electrification is not a single decision. It is an ongoing operational transition.
BEVs Are Established, But Mixed Fleets Are the Reality
BEVs have proven their value in the right use cases. Lower running costs, reduced emissions and quieter operation are now well understood. However, few fleets operate in a world where BEVs can replace every vehicle immediately.
That is why mixed-fuel fleets have become the norm, not the exception. Fleets must operate BEVs alongside internal combustion vehicles, alternative fuels and transitional technologies while maintaining service levels and controlling costs.
At éXō by ZeroMission, we have always believed that the transition must work in the real world, not just on paper.
How éXō by ZeroMission Supports Seamless Transition
Our role has never been to push a single technology. Instead, éXō by ZeroMission helps fleets see their entire operation clearly, regardless of fuel type or vehicle technology.
Through our platform and advisory approach, we support fleets to:
Operate BEVs and ICE vehicles side by side without disruption
Understand which vehicles should transition first and which should not
Optimise routes, utilisation and charging based on real data
Manage energy, infrastructure and vehicle performance in one view
Reduce risk while building confidence in electrification decisions
This unified approach allows fleets to transition at their own pace, guided by data rather than assumptions.
Supporting New and Existing Customers
We work with organisations at every stage of their journey. For new customers, éXō by ZeroMission provides clarity, helping them understand readiness, constraints and opportunities before significant investment is made.
For existing customers, our focus is on operational continuity. As fleets introduce BEVs into live operations, we help them integrate new vehicles without creating data silos or operational blind spots.
The result is smoother adoption, stronger business cases and greater confidence across operational, finance and sustainability teams.
Data Is the Enabler of Successful Electrification
The biggest shift we have seen in the EV industry is the move away from headline vehicle numbers and towards operational intelligence. Electrification succeeds when fleets have access to trusted, consistent data that spans all vehicle types and energy sources.
At éXō by ZeroMission, our platform was built specifically to support this complexity. It gives fleets a single, coherent view of mixed-fuel operations, enabling better decisions today while preparing for the future.
Looking Ahead
The EV industry will continue to evolve rapidly. BEVs will expand into more use cases, infrastructure will mature and new technologies will emerge. But the fleets that succeed will be those that manage transition pragmatically, not radically.
Electrification is not about disruption for disruption’s sake. It is about modernising fleets responsibly, keeping vehicles moving, services delivered and emissions reduced along the way.
At éXō by ZeroMission, we are proud to support fleets every day as they navigate this change, helping them operate seamlessly across mixed fuels and vehicles, with confidence and clarity at every step.