FAQ
Frequently asked questions about PANION.
When does PANION become relevant for our fleet operations?
PANION becomes relevant when growing electrification makes coordinating vehicles, routes, charging infrastructure and available energy more complex, and manual planning reaches its limits. What matters is less a fixed number of e-vehicles than operational complexity – for example varying routes, charging windows, multiple charge points or locations.
What changes when running e-fleets compared to diesel?
With diesel fleets, vehicle dispatch, routes and refuelling can largely be planned independently. With e-fleets, vehicle demand, routes, charging times, charging infrastructure and available energy all influence each other. Integrated Charge Management looks at these dependencies together. PANION puts this approach into daily practice.
How is PANION different from classic charge management?
Classic charge management focuses mainly on charging infrastructure and available charging power. PANION additionally factors in actual fleet and transport demand – such as routes, departure times, vehicle status and energy needs. This means charging planning can be aligned with which vehicles are needed for operations, and when.
Do we already need a large e-fleet?
No. PANION can already be relevant when only part of the fleet is electrified, if planning those vehicles creates additional operational dependencies. As the e-fleet and number of locations grow, so does the need to coordinate transport, vehicles, charging and energy together.
Does PANION work with a mixed diesel and electric fleet?
Yes. PANION focuses on the operational requirements of the electric vehicles and integrates them into existing fleet and transport processes. This allows electrification to happen step by step, without needing to convert the entire fleet operation at once.
Do we need to replace our existing TMS, fleet or charging systems?
No. PANION is designed to incorporate existing systems and data from transport, fleet, charging infrastructure and energy. Which systems and interfaces are actually connected depends on your existing system landscape.
Does PANION work with different vehicles and charging infrastructure?
Yes. PANION is designed to integrate different vehicle, charging and system data. Which OEMs, charging infrastructure and interfaces are specifically supported should be assessed based on your existing system landscape.
Can we start with PANION at one depot and roll it out later?
Yes. PANION is designed for use across multiple locations. A typical starting point can be a single location or a defined part of the fleet, which is then expanded.
How much effort is involved in integrating PANION into our existing systems?
The effort depends on the existing systems, data sources and required interfaces. At the start, we jointly assess which vehicle, transport, charging and energy data is available and which systems need to be connected.
What happens when routes or vehicle demand change at short notice?
PANION factors changes in operational demand into charging planning. This means changed routes, departure times or vehicle requirements can be incorporated into ongoing planning.
Can we test PANION in a pilot project first?
Yes. A pilot project lets you trial PANION in your own fleet operations and see how the platform fits your system landscape and operational requirements. Just reach out to us through our contact form.
How is PANION billed?
PANION uses a usage-based pricing model. The specific billing depends on the agreed usage model and scope.
How is our data protected, and where is it processed?
Information on data protection, hosting, access and data security is provided transparently during the evaluation process.