EVision 2026

4-5th March 2026

Brussels, Belgium

Accelerating Fleet Electrification

Hitachi joined leaders from policy, energy, mobility and logistics at EVision 2026 to explore the future of Europe’s evolving eMobility landscape.

Across executive roundtables and panel discussions, our industry experts contributed to strategic conversations on the barriers to fleet electrification and the actions required to make progress.

Insights from the Executive Roundtable

Beyond the Plug: Unlocking Fleet Electrification to Move from Ambition to Scale

Discussions at the roundtable centered on what fleet operators need today to accelerate progress towards large scale electrification.

5 Key takeaways from the discussion:

1. Long term focus supported by adaptability

Organizations require clear frameworks to guide their electrification strategy, while maintaining the flexibility to adjust plans in response to operational constraints and evolving challenges.

2. Shift from a cost mindset to a value mindset

Although electrification requires upfront investment, the long‑term Total Cost of Ownership benefits, especially stronger risk mitigation and improved bankability typically outweigh the initial hesitation.

3. Grid infrastructure as a strategic asset

Shift from transactional connections to long-term, integrated grid planning. Grid infrastructure and planning must be viewed as an essential part of fleet electrification, yet this is often overlooked.

4. Technology as an enabler

Digitalization, data-driven optimization, and energy storage solutions are vital in supporting the journey to electrification.

5. Collaboration is essential

It’s clear that fleet electrification is advancing rapidly, but scaling requires regulatory alignment, grid readiness, smart charging strategies, digital integration, and coordinated investment models. Success depends on collaboration across the entire ecosystem from vehicle OEMs, grid operators and policymakers must coordinate to deliver value to society.

Panel Session

Grids & charging infrastructure: What are the enabling conditions to stay on track?

During this session André Burdet, Vice President & Head of eMobility Business, Strategic Social Innovation Business, Hitachi, shared valuable insights into how electrification can move from being viewed as solely a cost burden, but as a strategic opportunity for organizations.

Key insights:

Fleet operators require clear actionable roadmaps to electrification
Business cases must be built around long-term value
Large scale progress relies on cross sector collaboration

Hitachi’s Approach to Electrification

Our expertise across energy, mobility, and digital enables us to support organizations holistically as they scale their transition. The conversations at EVision 2026 have reinforced that successful fleet electrification requires strong collaboration, systems thinking and innovation at scale.