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How Siemens Is Using Telematics and Vehicle Selection to Electrify Its Fleet
From matching EVs to job requirements to using telematics, rethinking replacement cycles, and navigating charging challenges, Siemens shares practical strategies for making electrification work.
November 3, 2026
- Siemens is implementing fleet electrification by aligning electric vehicles with job requirements and assessing driver behavior using telematics.
- The company is exploring longer vehicle replacement cycles to reduce total ownership costs and addresses the challenge of sourcing medium-duty electric vehicles.
- Insights offered include strategies for home charging, vehicle upfitting, and overall fleet management for effective electrification.
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How is Siemens electrifying one of the largest commercial fleets in the country, and what can fleet managers learn from its approach?
In this episode, Chris Brown sits down with Matt Balfour, U.S. fleet manager for Siemens, to discuss the company's fleet electrification strategy. With more than 8,000 vehicles across three divisions and over 4,000 EVs already in operation, Siemens is navigating the challenges of transitioning a diverse fleet.
Balfour shares how Siemens is matching EVs to specific job requirements, using telematics to evaluate vehicle range and driver behavior, and exploring longer replacement cycles to improve total cost of ownership. He also discusses home charging, vehicle upfitting, and the challenges of finding suitable medium-duty electric vehicles.
For fleet managers considering electrification or expanding their existing EV operations, this conversation offers practical insights into vehicle selection, operational efficiency, and long-term fleet planning.