Heavy Fleet Megawatt Charging

In this hands-on masterclass, we walk participants through the full spectrum of megawatt charging for heavy trucks (rigid and prime movers), urban and regional buses and specialist municipal fleets. The session clarifies technology readiness, operational considerations, and transition pathways across the key categories. The aim is to help you plan a realistic pathway for heavy fleet transition. This session is highly relevant to heavy trucks, buses, and municipal waste fleets. We draw experts from across the categories who will share their insights on their own EV trials.

Participants gain practical insight into:

  • Heavy EV trails
  • Charging profile
  • Depot design
  • Model availability
  • Payload impacts
  • Whole-of-life costs
  • Future tech investment
  • Staff transition process

Agenda

09:00

Welcome & Overview

Brief introduction to the masterclass goals and outline of the session structure, objectives, and participant takeaways

Facilitator:
Edwin Higginson, Director, Australian EVs
09:10

PANEL | Megawatt Charging Technology Readiness

Overview of current EV charging technology for heavy fleets including rigid trucks, prime movers, buses, and municipal vehicles

Evan Beaver, Infrastructure Delivery Manager, Evenergi
Michael Mills, Fleet Manager, Essential Energy
Scott Donnelly, New Energy and Emissions Reduction Leader, TR Group, NZ
09:40

PANEL | Heavy EV Trials – Evaluating the trial set-up process

Experts share practical insights regarding: depot setup, operational challenges, charging profiles, and model availability

Terry Bickerton, Head of Fleet & Equipment, Cleanaway Waste Management
Fabian Lloyd, Decarbonisation Manager, National Transport, Fonterra, NZ
Harman Josan, National ZEB Infrastructure Manager, Transit Systems
10:10

PRESENTATION | Whole-of-life cost analysis and operational considerations

A presentation on the Impact of payload, route planning, and fleet scheduling on charging strategy

Thiago Leal, SVP, Sustainable Fleet Solutions, BetterFleet
10:30

Coffee Break

11:00

PANEL – Developing Electric Depots for Heavy Fleet EVs

Peter Smith, Technology Manager, eMobility, ABB Australia
Aidan Clarke, Product Manager, Kwetta, NZ
11:30

PANEL | Insights from the OEMs on heavy vehicle charging

  • Emerging trends, technological advancements, and what fleets can expect in 5–10 years
  • Implications for long-term planning and investment
Tim Camilleri, E-mobility Manager, Volvo Group Australia
12:00

PANEL | Transition pathways across the fleet decarbonisation value chain

Experts discuss staffing, phasing, policy implications, cross-fleet learnings, and risk mitigation

Summer Steward, Sustainability Project Manager, Team Global Express
Jitesh Singh, Head of Fleet, Waste Management, NZ
Paul Hopwood, Team Leader Supply Chain & Logistics, Icon Water
12:30

Lunch and End of Masterclass