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 TCO

• Why electricity offers more optimization potential than diesel

• The role of depot vs. public charging in cost control

• How energy sourcing and storage affect freight margins

• Why smart charging and flexibility matter for electric fleets

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