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BHP hits the brakes on electric trucks as it frets about charging times, but rival Fortescue says it’s missing the point

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First reported by The Driven · 18 September at 12:21 pm

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The DrivenEV specialists18 September at 12:21 pm

BHP hits the brakes on electric trucks as it frets about charging times, but rival Fortescue says it’s missing the point

Many car buyers held back on EVs because they fretted about charging times, now Australia's biggest miner is doing the same as it considers giant electric haul trucks. The post BHP hits the brakes on…

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BHP hits the brakes on electric trucks as it frets about charging times, but rival Fortescue says it’s missing the point

Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 1 source

First reported by The Driven · 18 September at 12:21 pm

Who's covering this — 1 article

EV specialists: 1

Image: The Driven

The quick read

BHP is hesitant to adopt electric trucks due to concerns about charging times.
Fortescue is taking a different approach to the adoption of electric vehicles, suggesting that BHP is missing the point.
The lack of adequate charging infrastructure is a significant barrier to the adoption of electric vehicles.
Dealers can address concerns about charging times and infrastructure by investing in on-site charging facilities.

For dealers: The concerns about charging times and infrastructure highlighted by BHP's decision will need to be addressed by dealers who are looking to stock and sell electric vehicles.

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ADME commentary

The ADME angle

BHP's concerns about charging times for electric trucks are a stark reminder that range anxiety is not just a consumer issue, but also a major hurdle for commercial operators.

The fact that a major mining company like BHP is hesitant to adopt electric trucks due to charging times suggests that the industry still has a long way to go in addressing this concern.

Charging Infrastructure

The lack of adequate charging infrastructure is a significant barrier to the adoption of electric vehicles, not just for consumers, but also for commercial operators like BHP.

This issue is particularly relevant for dealers who are looking to stock and sell electric vehicles, as they will need to be able to address concerns about charging times and infrastructure.

Competitor Response

Fortescue's response to BHP's concerns, suggesting that they are missing the point, highlights the differing approaches that companies are taking to the adoption of electric vehicles.

While BHP is focused on the practicalities of charging times, Fortescue is taking a more holistic view of the benefits of electric vehicles.

What Dealers Can Do

Dealers can take a proactive approach to addressing concerns about charging times and infrastructure by investing in on-site charging facilities and providing customers with information and support to help them navigate the charging network.

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