FLEXECHARGE hello@flexecharge.com https://video.flexecharge.com en-us Visualplatform http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss FLEXECHARGE episodic no https://video.flexecharge.com/files/rv1.3/sitelogo.gif https://video.flexecharge.com http://video.flexecharge.com/why-energy-costs-decide-electric <p><p>In this highlight from <strong>Episode 42 of The Charge Point Podcast</strong>, host <strong>Christophe Lephilibert</strong> and <strong>Otto Gussenhoven (sennder)</strong> break down why energy represents a <strong>much wider optimization margin</strong> in electric trucking than fuel ever did for diesel.</p><p>While diesel costs typically account for around <strong>25% of TCO</strong> with limited room for optimization, electricity in electric road freight can range from <strong>10% to 30% of TCO</strong>. Unlike diesel, electricity can be <strong>produced, stored, bought, and even sold</strong>, giving fleet operators strategic control over energy costs.</p><p>The discussion highlights how depot charging at under <strong>€0.20/kWh</strong> versus public charging at <strong>€0.40/kWh</strong> can dramatically change operating economics—making energy strategy a decisive factor for competitiveness in electric freight, particularly across Europe.</p><p><strong>In this podcast highlight, you’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li><p>How energy costs impact electric truck TCO</p></li><li><p>Why electricity offers more optimization potential than diesel</p></li><li><p>The role of depot vs. public charging in cost control</p></li><li><p>How energy sourcing and storage affect freight margins</p></li><li><p>Why smart charging and flexibility matter for electric fleets</p></li></ul><p></p><p>👉 Subscribe for more insights on electric freight and energy strategy<br>👉 Learn how FLEXECHARGE enables smart charging and grid-aware cost optimisation&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flexecharge.com/">https://www.flexecharge.com/</a></p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/why-energy-costs-decide-electric"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968576/123122718/ebb6c28291bf4fc45703d42914ddce9d/standard/download-13-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> http://video.flexecharge.com/photo/123122718 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:57:02 GMT Why Energy Costs Decide Electric Truck TCO | Podcast #42 Highlight In this highlight from Episode 42 of The Charge Point Podcast, host Christophe Lephilibert and Otto Gussenhoven (sennder) break down why energy represents a much wider optimization margin in electric trucking than fuel ever did for diesel.While diesel costs typically account for around 25% of TCO with limited room for optimization, electricity in electric road freight can range from 10% to 30% of TCO. Unlike diesel, electricity can be produced, stored, bought, and even sold, giving fleet operators strategic control over energy costs.The discussion highlights how depot charging at under €0.20/kWh versus public charging at €0.40/kWh can dramatically change operating economics—making energy strategy a decisive factor for competitiveness in electric freight, particularly across Europe.In this podcast highlight, you’ll learn:How energy costs impact electric truck TCOWhy electricity offers more optimization potential than dieselThe role of depot vs. public charging in cost controlHow energy sourcing and storage affect freight marginsWhy smart charging and flexibility matter for electric fleets👉 Subscribe for more insights on electric freight and energy strategy👉 Learn how FLEXECHARGE enables smart charging and grid-aware cost optimisationhttps://www.flexecharge.com/ In this highlight from Episode 42 of The Charge Point Podcast, host Christophe Lephilibert and Otto Gussenhoven (sennder) break down why energy represents a much wider optimization margin in electric trucking than fuel ever did for diesel.While... FLEXECHARGE 00:55 <p><p>In this highlight from <strong>Episode 42 of The Charge Point Podcast</strong>, host <strong>Christophe Lephilibert</strong> and <strong>Otto Gussenhoven (sennder)</strong> break down why energy represents a <strong>much wider optimization margin</strong> in electric trucking than fuel ever did for diesel.</p><p>While diesel costs typically account for around <strong>25% of TCO</strong> with limited room for optimization, electricity in electric road freight can range from <strong>10% to 30% of TCO</strong>. Unlike diesel, electricity can be <strong>produced, stored, bought, and even sold</strong>, giving fleet operators strategic control over energy costs.</p><p>The discussion highlights how depot charging at under <strong>€0.20/kWh</strong> versus public charging at <strong>€0.40/kWh</strong> can dramatically change operating economics—making energy strategy a decisive factor for competitiveness in electric freight, particularly across Europe.</p><p><strong>In this podcast highlight, you’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li><p>How energy costs impact electric truck TCO</p></li><li><p>Why electricity offers more optimization potential than diesel</p></li><li><p>The role of depot vs. public charging in cost control</p></li><li><p>How energy sourcing and storage affect freight margins</p></li><li><p>Why smart charging and flexibility matter for electric fleets</p></li></ul><p></p><p>👉 Subscribe for more insights on electric freight and energy strategy<br>👉 Learn how FLEXECHARGE enables smart charging and grid-aware cost optimisation&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flexecharge.com/">https://www.flexecharge.com/</a></p></p><p><a href="http://video.flexecharge.com/why-energy-costs-decide-electric"><img src="http://video.flexecharge.com/64968576/123122718/ebb6c28291bf4fc45703d42914ddce9d/standard/download-13-thumbnail.jpg" width="75" height=""/></a></p> depot charging vs public charging electric road freight Europe electric trucking economics electric truck TCO energy costs electric trucks energy strategy freight EV truck charging costs FLEXECHARGE freight electrification grid-aware charging logistics electrification podcast highlight sennder smart charging trucks The Charge Point Podcast