Fleet electrification without the data? Here’s how AI fills the gaps

The shift to electric fleets is no longer a question of if but when. Stricter regulations, rising fuel costs, and ambitious sustainability goals are driving businesses to electrify their fleets. Companies know that transitioning to EVs can reduce operational costs and emissions—but many struggle to get started.

The biggest challenge? Data. Without accurate fleet insights, businesses can’t make informed decisions about which EVs to adopt, how much charging infrastructure they need, or whether electrification is even financially viable.

At Volteum, we have helped some of the world’s largest fleets navigate their electrification journeys. Now, with our latest AI-powered data enrichment technology, even companies without telematics can get the insights they need to start electrifying—smarter and faster.

The traditional fleet electrification process

Electrifying a fleet isn’t just about swapping gas-powered vehicles for EVs—it’s a strategic process that requires careful planning. Businesses typically follow these key steps:

1. Assessing current fleet operations – Understanding vehicle usage, routes, and energy consumption.
2. Selecting the right EVs – Comparing electric alternatives to find models that match operational needs.
3. Calculating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) – Factoring in purchase price, maintenance, fuel savings, and incentives.
4. Planning charging infrastructure – Determining where, when, and how vehicles will charge to ensure seamless operations.

Each of these steps relies on data. Without precise fleet insights, companies risk making costly mistakes and often find themselves stuck at step one, simply because they don’t have access to the right data.

The data gap: Why many fleets are stuck

Most fleet electrification decisions rely on detailed operational insights, typically gathered through telematics systems. But what if a company doesn’t have telematics in place?

Without real-world fleet data, businesses:

• Can’t accurately assess their electrification potential – They lack insights into vehicle usage patterns, energy needs, and route feasibility for EVs.
• Struggle to select EV alternatives – Without precise mileage and duty cycle data, selecting the right electric models becomes a guessing game.
• Risk making costly mistakes – Overestimating range requirements or underestimating charging needs can lead to unnecessary expenses and operational inefficiencies.

This lack of data leaves many fleets paralyzed, unsure of where to start or how to build a viable electrification strategy. But what if there was a way to fill in the gaps and generate the missing insights — without requiring telematics?

Introducing AI-powered data enrichment for fleet electrification

As we explored earlier, many businesses have only partial insights—such as vehicle types, mileage, or leasing contract details—but lack the granular data needed for a confident transition. This is where Volteum’s AI-powered data enrichment transforms the process.

How it works:

1. Companies provide basic fleet data – This includes the number and types of vehicles, mileage, leasing contracts, and fueling data if available.
2. Our AI-powered engine processes the information – Using advanced algorithms, we analyze these inputs and identify missing details.
3. We enrich the data with AI and market insights – Leveraging deep fleet industry knowledge, generative AI, and real-world operational patterns, our system fills in the gaps.
4. The result: a comprehensive fleet profile – Businesses get a fully developed dataset that allows them to move forward with a structured, data-driven electrification strategy.

By eliminating the need for expensive telematics solutions and guesswork, our technology ensures that every fleet—regardless of its current data availability—can make informed electrification decisions.

The benefits of AI-generated fleet insights

For companies hesitant to electrify due to data limitations, our AI-powered solution provides an efficient and cost-effective way to move forward. The key benefits include:

• No telematics? No problem. Businesses can start planning their EV transition without investing in tracking hardware.
• Faster decision-making. Instead of waiting months to gather fleet insights, companies get immediate clarity on their electrification potential.
• Cost-efficient transition. With AI-generated insights, businesses avoid common mistakes in EV selection and charging infrastructure planning, reducing unnecessary expenses.
• Trusted technology. Our solutions have been recognized with awards from Microsoft, Vodafone, and Forbes for its innovation and impact.
• Proven experience. We have worked with some of the largest fleets in the world, including Royal Mail, Bolt, Vodafone, and Geotab, helping them successfully navigate their electrification journey.

With this technology, businesses no longer need to delay electrification due to incomplete data. AI-powered insights provide the foundation for a seamless, strategic, and cost-effective transition to electric vehicles.

Electric Fleet Planner: a comprehensive solution for fleet electrification

At Volteum, we know that electrification isn’t just about choosing the right EVs—it’s about building a data-driven strategy that ensures a smooth and cost-effective transition. That’s why we developed the Electric Fleet Planner, a powerful tool that helps businesses:

• Build an optimal electrification strategy – Tailored to each fleet’s unique operational needs.
• Integrate multiple data sources – Including telematics, fleet records, and industry benchmarks to create a comprehensive analysis.
• Recommend the right EVs and charging infrastructure – Ensuring cost efficiency and operational reliability.
• Leverage AI-powered data enrichment – Filling in missing fleet insights, so businesses without telematics can still make informed electrification decisions.

With the Electric Fleet Planner, companies gain clear insights into their electrification potential, from selecting the best vehicle models to planning the ideal charging setup.

Start your electrification journey with confidence

Electrifying a fleet is a complex process, but lack of data shouldn’t be a barrier. With Volteum’s Electric Fleet Planner and AI-powered data enrichment, businesses can make informed decisions about EV adoption—without the need for telematics or months of data collection.

By combining cutting-edge AI, deep industry expertise, and real-world fleet insights, we empower companies to transition to electric vehicles in the most cost-efficient and strategic way possible. Whether you are just starting to explore electrification or looking to optimize your fleet’s transition, we have the tools and expertise to guide you.

Ready to take the first step? Contact us today to learn how Volteum can help your business electrify its fleet with confidence.