Flexis and Prologis Mobility announce partnership on EV fleet solutions
The collaboration will encompass a comprehensive electrification offering integrating vehicle procurement, charging strategy, and infrastructure planning. In practice, this will focus on vehicle connectivity, charging access and fleet management tools.
The ultimate goal of the partnership is to simplify fleet electrification for logistics companies. Flexis states that customers will be able to access charging and infrastructure planning expertise at Prologis sites or at their own facilities.
Philippe Divry, Flexis CEO, said: “Beyond vehicles, Flexis’ vision for the future of the industry is to offer clients a full range of services, solutions and support the electrification journey, including consulting on infrastructure and energy needs.”
Primarily a real estate developer, Prologis has since entered the transportation and charging market with its Prologis Mobility division. According to Flexis: “Prologis Mobility has already powered over 10 million electric miles for fleet customers, demonstrating its ability to support large-scale fleet electrification with tailored charging infrastructure.”
Henrik Holland, Global Head of Prologis Mobility, added: “Without early planning, fleets risk delays and added costs. Infrastructure deployment takes time, and we help fleet managers navigate that process – whether they need a permanent charging solution or an interim option to keep vehicles moving.”
Founded in 2024, Flexis is set to develop new electric vans with a range of up to 450km. In January, the firm announced it had signed ten letters of intent with logistics providers in France, Germany, and the UK, covering a ‘potential volume of up to 15,000 vehicles over three years’. Renault and Volvo Group hold 90-percent of the joint venture, with production set to begin at a Renault plant in Normandy in 2026.
The three E-Tech Electric vans will be marketed as Estafette, Goelette, and Trafic. The Goelette is a cargo van available in three sizes: chassis cab, box, and tipper, all of which are built for conversions. Meanwhile, the 2.6m Estafette comes with a 1.9m internal height clearance with a connected cockpit and cargo area. Finally, the Trafic will likely replace the electric version of the popular Renault Trafic, with corner-positioned wheels in order to optimize cargo space. Each of the vans has a low loading floor for ease of access and are based on Flexis’ 800V skateboard platform. The vans have a promised WLTP range of up to 450km and their batteries can reportedly be charged to 80-percent in less than 20 minutes.
The underlying E/E architecture for the vans is being provided by Renault subsidiary Ampere, with Flexis relying on networks within Renault and Volvo Group for servicing. Flexis plans to sell its vehicles to logistics providers and fleet managers, as well as supplying them to Renault Group and Renault Trucks under their brands.
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