Top 3 Best Vehicles for Your EV Fleet

Thinking of going electric? GPS Insight can help you get started by picking out the best EV for your fleet.

While GPS Insight can’t definitively say what the best EV is, we can certainly give you a top 3. We know you’re looking for more than just a new car. You need something that will bring down your overall operating costs, bring down emissions, and address your concerns about switching to electric. You don’t want one car to break the bank in the name of sustainability, and you don’t want a stranded driver without a charging station.  

Whether you’re looking for an EV semi or the typical Chevy Bolt, read on and let us help you decide what’s best for your EV fleet. 

Electric vehicles can be costly – and fleet managers want to make sure an electric fleet vehicle can drive a long range without leaving their driver stranded without a public charging station. GPS Insight compiled a list of the top electric fleet vehicles for your fleet – from price to range, the following environmentally sustainable options are certainly worth considering!

Trucks

1. 2023 Ford F-150® Lightning® Pro

• • • Range: Up to 240 miles on a single charge. 
    • Charging Infrastructure: Compatible with the FordPass Charging Network, which includes over 63,000 charging plugs in North America. 
    • Charging Speed: With a 150 kW DC fast charger, it can gain up to 168 miles of range in just 44 minutes. 
    • MSRP: From $49,995.

2. 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

• • • Range: Estimated range of over 400 miles on a full charge. 
    • Charging Infrastructure: Access to the Ultium Charge 360 network, providing access to over 20,000 public charging stations. 
    • Charging Speed: Capable of adding approximately 100 miles of range in just 10 minutes when using a DC fast charger. 
    • MSRP: From $74,900.

3. Bollinger B2 Chassis Cab 

• • • Range: Offers a range of around 200 miles. 
    • Charging Infrastructure: Compatible with most public charging stations, including Level 2 and DC fast chargers. 
    • Charging Speed: Charging times vary based on charger type. 
    • MSRP: From $80,000.

Vans

1. 2024 Mercedes Benz eSprinter 

• • • Range: Approximately 200 miles of range on a single charge. 
    • Charging Infrastructure: Can be charged at compatible public charging stations or through Mercedes-Benz Charge@Home for convenient charging at home or the workplace. 
    • Charging Speed: Charging times depend on the charger type but can vary from a few hours with Level 2 chargers to faster times with DC fast chargers. 
    • MSRP: From $71,886.

2. Workhorse C-Series MD 

• • • Range: Offers a range of around 100 miles. 
    • Charging Infrastructure: Compatible with most standard charging stations, including Level 2 and DC fast chargers. 
    • Charging Speed: Approximately 160 miles per charge. 
    • MSRP: From $37,227.

3. Brightdrop EV600 LD

• • • Range: Expected range of over 250 miles. 
    • Charging Infrastructure: Utilizes standard public charging infrastructure, including Level 2 and DC fast chargers. 
    • Charging Speed: Charging times depend on the charger type but can be expedited with DC fast chargers. 
    • MSRP: From $45,000.

Semis

1. Nikola Tre (BEV and FCEV) HD 

• • • Range: Varies depending on configuration, typically offering over 300 miles of range. 
    • Charging Infrastructure: Access to the Nikola charging network, which includes proprietary charging stations strategically located along major transportation routes. 
    • Charging Speed: Fast charging capabilities enable quick replenishment of the battery, reducing downtime for long-haul trips. 
    • MSRP: From +$350,000. 

2. Nikola Two HD 

• • • Range: Expected range of over 500 miles on a single charge for the electric version. 
    • Charging Infrastructure: Utilizes the Nikola charging network for convenient access to fast charging stations. 
    • Charging Speed: Fast charging technology enables rapid replenishment of the battery, reducing turnaround times for freight operations. 
    • MSRP: From +$350,000. 

3. Volvo VNR Electric HD 

• • • Range: Offers a range of up to 150 miles on a single charge, suitable for regional hauls. 
    • Charging Infrastructure: Compatible with public charging stations, including Level 2 and DC fast chargers. 
    • Charging Speed: Charging times vary depending on the charger type and battery capacity, but fast charging options are available for quicker turnaround times.
    • MSRP: From $150,000 to $300,000.

When you’re considering electrifying your fleet, you’re considering an overwhelming about of data points. Don’t worry – GPS Insight is here to help. 

Start with the total cost of ownership – how much will everything be, upfront? Consider fleet maintenance, fuel and energy costs, and how much the vehicle would be worth at the end of its service. You’ll want to ensure an electric vehicle will lower the total cost of ownership. 

Consider your ESG goals. What are your long-term environmental, social, and governance goals? These goals could include planetary, community, and philanthropic causes. Does electrifying your vehicle bring you closer to your ESG goals? It’s important to remember the typical electric vehicle is more environmentally friendly than an internal combustion engine vehicle, as it will produce zero emissions by having an electric motor. 

Ensure you’re reducing maintenance costs. With fewer parts, less liquid, and better builds, EV’s typically require less maintenance than the typical fleet truck. Do your research, check reviews, and ensure the EV you’re looking at is less work than the vehicle you’re trying to replace. 

Below we have “the best” electric vehicles, according to J.D. Power. We’re not just talking about a Prius or a Tesla Model Y – or even those Amazon Rivian vans that have taken control of every U.S. highway and state route. We’re talking about reliable, affordable electric vehicles with a high driving range and a solid EV charging infrastructure. 

Best Electric Compact Cars

1. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV: 

• • • Range: An EPA estimated range of up to 259 miles on a single charge. 
    • Charging Infrastructure: Chevrolet provides access to more than 174,000 public charging stations across North America. 
    • Charging Speed: Its fastest charging rate is listed as 100 miles of range in just 30 minutes. 
    • MSRP: From $26,500.

2. 2024 Nissan LEAF EV: 

• • Range: The 2024 Nissan LEAF EV offers an estimated range of up to 215 miles. 
  • Charging Infrastructure: Nissan offers tens of thousands of Level 2 and DC quick-charging stations throughout the United States. 
  • Charging Speed: Its fastest charging rate is listed as 128 miles in 42 minutes, reaching an 80% charge. 
  • MSRP: From $28,140.

3. 2024 Kia EV6: 

• • • Range: The 2024 Kia EV6 delivers an estimated range of up to 300 miles. 
    • Charging Infrastructure: Provides access to more than 147,000 public charging ports across the United States, including Level 2 and 3 chargers. 
    • Charging Speed: Its fastest charging rate is listed as 181 miles in 18 minutes, reaching an 80% charge. 
    • MSRP: From $42,600. 

Best Electric SUVs:

1. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV: 

• • • Range: Offers an estimated range of up to 247 miles. 
    • Charging Infrastructure: Chevrolet provides access to more than 174,000 chargers across North America. 
    • Charging Speed: Its fastest charging rate is listed as approximately 95 miles of range in just 30 minutes. 
    • MSRP: From $27,800. 

2. 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric: 

• • • Range: Up to 258 miles. 
    • Charging Infrastructure: Hyundai is joining six other global automakers to build an unprecedented charging network. With BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV – to install at least 30,000 high-powered DC chargers across North America. 
    • Charging Speed: At a Level 3, a 350-kW, 800V DC ultra-fast charger can power up an IONIQ 5 from 10 to 80% in just 18 minutes. About 68 miles of range after 5 minutes of charging. 
    • MSRP: From $33,550.

3. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro: 

• • • Range: Delivers an estimated range of up to 260 miles. 
    • Charging Infrastructure: Volkswagen’s growing network of charging stations includes over 900 stations and more than 4,000 chargers in North America. 
    • Charging Speed: About 172 miles in 31 minutes, reaching about 80% charge. 
    • MSRP: From $38,995.

From commercial vehicles like the Kia EV6Nissan, to fleet-specific vans, trucks, and semis, we’ve got you covered regarding the top 3 best vehicles for your EV fleet. Not only can we help you pick out the best vehicles for you – we can help you manage them. 

Tracking and monitoring your new EV fleet has never been easier with GPS Insight. Our sustainability initiatives help fleet managers improve efficiency, productivity, safety, and customer service by helping them implement electric vehicles while maintaining full visibility on their fleet. 

At GPS Insight, we know fleet managers rely on accurate telematics data to provide a starting point on sustainability initiatives – including idle times, route efficiency, and regular maintenance. We know initial planning requires real data, and that’s where our GPS tracking comes to the rescue. Out of the hundreds of data points that need to be evaluated before adding more EVs to fleets, GPS Insight can provide visibility to all of them – helping fleet managers decide which vehicles to electrify first, and which vehicles to push off to a later date.