Workhorse Dealers: Ziegler and Range Truck Group
Workhorse Group Inc. has expanded its partnership with Ziegler Truck Group, adding two new dealer locations to its national network. Range Truck Group in Fife, Washington, joins to strengthen presence in the Pacific Northwest, while a third Ziegler location in DeForest, Wisconsin, enhances Midwest coverage. Both dealers will offer Workhorse’s all-electric Class 4–6 commercial vehicles and support fleet electrification. Ziegler, a CARB HVIP-approved dealer, provides customers access to clean transportation incentives. Workhorse continues to grow its footprint with service-driven partners to meet rising demand for reliable, zero-emission last-mile delivery trucks.
Mobile Fleet EV Charging from Bluedot for Rivian
Bluedot, a leader in EV fleet management, has announced its collaboration with Rivian to support the automaker’s Mobile Service fleet by streamlining their EV charging operations. Through its innovative platform, Bluedot offers Rivian seamless charger access, real-time tracking, and automated reimbursement, significantly reducing charging-related complexities.
Bluedot CEO Ferhat Babacan emphasized the company’s mission to simplify EV fleet charging, enabling Rivian’s service teams to focus more on customer care. This partnership reinforces both companies’ roles in advancing EV adoption and fleet efficiency. Bluedot currently supports thousands of EV drivers across multiple sectors, continuing to drive innovation in fleet electrification.
SINEXCEL 1280kW Distributed Charging System
At Power2Drive Europe, SINEXCEL (300693.SZ), a global leader in EV charging infrastructure, unveiled its 1280kW distributed charging solution—setting a new industry benchmark for heavy-duty electric truck charging. The system supports Megawatt Charging System (MCS), CCS, and suspended dispensers, allowing flexible deployment across highway corridors, depots, and docks.
Engineered for maximum efficiency and scalability, the charger features SiC MOSFET technology, achieving 96.2% efficiency and enabling support for up to 16 connectors with dynamic power allocation. Future-proof architecture supports solar integration and capacity expansion.
In collaboration with Phoenix Contact, SINEXCEL co-launched the MCS, delivering up to 1500A and 1280kW, redefining fast, reliable charging for electric commercial transport. The solution received CE certification from TÜV Rheinland and reinforces SINEXCEL’s leadership with over 140,000 DC chargers deployed across 60+ countries.
Desire 4 EVs Still Charged
Despite economic uncertainty and shifting market sentiment, consumer interest in electric vehicles (EVs) remains steady, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study. Released today, the study finds that 24% of car shoppers are “very likely” and 35% are “somewhat likely” to consider an EV—unchanged from 2024.
“EVs have secured a foothold in consumer consideration,” said Brent Gruber, executive director of J.D. Power’s EV practice. “To build on this, automakers need to offer affordable, compelling products and improve consumer education, especially around public charging.”
Key Highlights:
- Active Cross-Shopping: Shoppers “very likely” to consider EVs explore an average of 2.9 brands, suggesting flexibility and openness to new entrants. EV buyers are more brand-agnostic than those shopping for gas-powered vehicles, showing strong potential for market share gains.
- Concerns Shift: While price concerns dropped to 43% (down 4 points) and cost of ownership to 33% (down 2 points), public charging access remains the top deterrent at 52%, reflecting persistent misconceptions.
- Demographic Divide: Younger consumers (25–49) are most interested in EVs but typically have lower incomes, with only 17% earning over $100,000. Older shoppers, while wealthier, show less interest—highlighting a gap between enthusiasm and affordability.
- Regional Variation: EV interest is lowest in Midwest states like Wisconsin, Kentucky, Minnesota, and Ohio, where cold weather concerns and brand loyalty to legacy automakers dampen enthusiasm.
Now in its fifth year, the EVC Study benchmarks EV consideration by region, demographics, and psychographics. This year’s findings are based on 8,164 respondents planning to buy or lease a new vehicle within the next year, surveyed from January to April 2025.