Why EVs Can Improve Your Bottom Line
1. Lower Fuel Costs
Electric fleets typically cut daily fuel costs by 50 percent or more. For high-mileage routes, the savings can add up to hundreds per vehicle each month.
2. Less Maintenance
No oil changes. Fewer moving parts. EVs just do not break as often. That means lower service costs and more uptime.
3. Incentives Can Offset the Upfront Cost
California’s HVIP program can knock thousands off the cost of each vehicle lease. Gateway handles the rebate paperwork for you and also offers bundled charging infrastructure, so you do not have to manage separate vendors or chase incentives yourself.
4. You Will Avoid Future Fines and Restrictions
Regulations like California’s Clean Truck Check and zero-emission mandates are tightening. Older diesel trucks may be banned or penalized. Gateway’s EV leases keep you compliant and ready for what is ahead.
5. Shippers Are Prioritizing Zero-Emission Partners
Large logistics networks are moving toward zero-emission goals. Being EV-ready helps position your business as a forward-thinking partner that is aligned with emerging industry standards.
What to Know When Making the Switch
1. Range Anxiety Is Not a Real Problem for Most Delivery Fleets
Most last-mile routes are under 100 miles per day. Today’s electric delivery trucks are built for that workload. Gateway helps you match the right vehicle to your route, so you are never guessing.
2. Charging Can Be Simple
You do not need to install charging yourself. Gateway has already built dedicated high-speed charging in close proximity to last-mile operators’ delivery stations, so your fleet can plug in without delay.
3. Upfront Costs Can Be Offset
EVs can look more expensive up front, but Gateway helps you tap into California’s HVIP program and structures lease terms that make monthly costs predictable. No big capital outlays required.
4. Maintenance Is Lower, But Not Zero
You will spend less on maintenance overall. No oil changes. Fewer engine problems. But regular tire checks, brake maintenance, and uptime monitoring still matter.
5. Drivers Usually Prefer EVs
Skepticism is normal, but drivers typically come around fast. EVs are quieter, smoother, and simpler to operate. Gateway supports onboarding so drivers feel confident from day one.
6. You Do Not Have to Do It All at Once
You can start with just one or two trucks. Gateway offers flexible lease plans and short-term demo periods so you can test EVs on real routes before making a bigger commitment.
Bottom Line:
If you are running a delivery fleet, EVs are not just good for the environment, they are good for business. Gateway Fleets handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on deliveries, not regulations or infrastructure. The switch is easier than you think, and the savings are real.
