HERE's New EV Routing Tools Help Fleets Master Mixed-Vehicle Operations

Key Details HERE Technologies unveiled advanced EV planning capabilities for its Tour Planning tool on Feb. 9, designed specifically for fleets managing mixed electric and traditional diesel vehicles. The new features address routing complexities that arise when operators integrate EVs alongside their existing internal combustion engine fleets. Why It Matters Electric vehicles introduce variables that ICE fleets never faced: battery range fluctuates with temperature and payload, charging stops disrupt delivery schedules, and charging infrastructure gaps can leave drivers stranded. Traditional routing logic no longer works, forcing fleet managers to rethink how they plan daily operations. What's Different The system uses physical consumption modeling instead of broad assumptions, learning each vehicle's unique operating profile. HERE's testing shows the new capability delivers up to 20% better planning and routing, with 15% better ETA accuracy. Route optimization now factors in vehicle dimensions, weight restrictions, cargo type, and propulsion-specific variables like charging locations. The Technology Edge AI agents can evaluate thousands of constraints - delivery windows, driver shifts, vehicle restrictions, and asset loads - then generate optimized routes in seconds. Fleets can run what-if scenarios for network expansion or EV fleet growth before making real-world investments. However, success depends on quality map data, traffic information, telematics, and operational data feeding the system.