The Challenge: Reduce Barriers to Electrification for MHD Fleets
Access to charging is a significant barrier to fleet electrification for owners and operators of medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) fleets. To adopt MHD electric vehicles, fleet owners face challenges with depot ownership structures, incur hefty charging infrastructure costs and face lengthy utility and hardware lead times that can be prohibitive to electrifying these fleets.
About MHD Mobile Charging Solutions
The Medium- and Heavy-Duty Mobile Charging Solutions Program addresses barriers to fleet electrification related to charging station installation and vehicle cost. “Mobile charging” refers to any type of semi-permanent, off-grid, and grid-flexible charging solutions that help fleet owners electrify without the need for immediate large-scale investments in infrastructure. MassCEC’s consultant team, led by CALSTART and supported by Better Together Brain Trust, Industrial Economics, and KB-Mac, will provide both technical and financial support for four fleets interested in piloting mobile charging solutions.
In addition to providing selected fleets with technical and implementation support for mobile charging solutions, the program will provide financial support for fleets interested in procuring MHD EVs.
The program will focus on serving fleets located or operating within Environmental Justice Communities (EJCs), Gateway Cities, and communities in Massachusetts overburdened by air pollution. It will also prioritize fleets owned or operated by Minority and/or Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs).
Applications are no longer being accepted.
Learn more about our other electric vehicle charging infrastructure programs.
Program Resources
MHD Fleets interested in exploring Mobile Charging Solutions are encouraged to review the following Technology Inventory. The Inventory was designed to guide participating fleets toward a Mobile Charging Solution that suits their needs. Please view the resource for more information.
Contact cleantransportation@masscec.com with any questions.
Webinar Series: Overcoming Obstacles in Transitioning Fleets to EVs
Mobile charging solutions help fleet owners electrify without the need for immediate large-scale investment in charging infrastructure and provide an opportunity for electrification for fleets that lease their depots and fleets with space or grid constraints.
Join MassCEC's webinars live to learn more! (Recordings of the webinars will be posted to this page after the events.)
Meet Mobile Charging Manufacturers
Hear from mobile charging manufacturers and learn about semi-permanent, off-grid, and grid-flexible charging solutions.
Mobile Charging Case Studies
Join MassCEC to discuss lessons learned from active mobile charging station deployments.
- November 2025 - Registration details to be announced
MassCEC Medium- and Heavy-Duty Mobile Charging Solutions Pilot
Hear from fleets participating in MassCEC's Mobile Charging Solutions Pilot. Participating fleet owners and operators will share lessons learned, and the challenges and success that come with using mobile charging solutions for the first time.
- March 2026 - Registration details to be announced
Mobile Charging Benefits
Based on the experience of previous EV and charging station deployment programs, MassCEC has identified specific problem areas that can be addressed by mobile charging:
- Charging Station Right-Sizing – Mobile and temporary charging may inform fleet owners about appropriate charging needs prior to permanent charging station installation, which can reduce the risk of overbuilding and reduce grid impacts and costs.
- Facility Upgrade and Infrastructure Installation Delays – For fleets experiencing long lead times for facility upgrades and charging station installations, mobile charging may provide a temporary solution to ensure that vehicles remain operational until charging stations are energized.
- Facility Ownership Structures – For fleets that lease facilities or depots and/or are planning to move locations, mobile charging stations may provide either temporary or longer-term solutions to lack of decision-making authority or operations uncertainties.
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