Frequently Asked Questions

An FMV lease is a leasing structure that allows fleets to operate equipment without assuming long-term ownership or residual value risk.

At the end of the lease term, you have the flexibility to return the truck, extend the lease, or evaluate upgrade opportunities based on your operational needs.

Battery electric truck technology continues to evolve rapidly.

Leasing provides flexibility, preserves capital, and reduces exposure to future residual value uncertainty while allowing fleets to access the operational benefits of electric trucks today.

Yes. ZET Lease is structured to provide 100% financing, helping fleets preserve working capital and reduce upfront investment requirements.

Depending on the lease structure and your fleet requirements, you may be able to:

• Return the truck
• Extend the lease
• Upgrade to newer technology
• Evaluate alternative fleet strategies

In many applications, yes. Battery electric trucks can reduce fuel and maintenance expenses significantly.

The only way to know for sure is through a Total Cost of Operation (TCO) analysis that evaluates financing, maintenance, charging, utilization, and operating requirements.

Range varies depending on the truck platform, payload, terrain, weather conditions, and operating profile.

Today's battery electric trucks offer significantly greater range than earlier generations and continue to improve as technology advances.

Battery technology continues to improve and is designed for long-term commercial use.

Actual battery life depends on utilization, charging practices, operating conditions, and duty cycles.

Yes. Large transportation fleets across North America are already operating battery electric trucks in commercial applications.

Many fleets have moved beyond pilot programs and are deploying vehicles at scale.

Not necessarily. Every fleet has different requirements.

Depending on your operation, charging may involve private infrastructure, shared charging facilities, public charging networks, or a combination of solutions.

No. We're not in the charging business.

Our role is to act as an independent advisor and project coordinator, helping fleets evaluate available options and identify the solution that best supports their operation.

We evaluate:

• Daily mileage
• Duty cycles
• Route structures
• Utilization patterns
• Dwell time
• Fleet growth plans

These factors help determine the most effective charging strategy for your operation.

A Total Cost of Operation analysis compares the true operating costs of battery electric trucks and diesel trucks.

The analysis evaluates financing, maintenance, fuel, electricity, utilization, and operational performance to help fleets make informed decisions.

Focusing on only one cost category can lead to incorrect conclusions.

TCO provides a complete picture of fleet economics and helps identify opportunities to reduce long-term operating costs.

ZET Scale is a coordinated ecosystem designed to accelerate the deployment of battery electric trucks by aligning shippers, carriers, OEMs, charging providers, and finance partners.

No. Some organizations only utilize ZET Lease financing.

Others participate in additional ZET Scale opportunities such as freight access, charging solutions, and procurement programs.

Participating carriers may gain introductions to participating shippers and access to qualifying freight opportunities aligned with their operating profile.

Specific opportunities vary based on shipper requirements, geography, and fleet capabilities.

No. ZET Scale is designed to support fleets of various sizes.

The appropriate solution depends on your operation, goals, and deployment strategy.

We discuss your fleet operation, routes, mileage, charging requirements, and business goals.

From there, we determine whether battery electric trucks may be a good fit and identify the most practical path forward.

The easiest way to begin is by scheduling a strategy call with our team.

We'll evaluate your operation, answer your questions, and help you understand the opportunities available for your fleet.