Electric vans and trucks now run city logistics every day. Access rules are tighter, and many urban areas require zero-emission vehicles. These vehicles have a limited range and cannot “refuel anywhere.” Planning must include battery capacity, energy use, and charging options. Route Optimization OptiFlow API v1.28 brings this into the core optimizer.
What’s new
This release adds built-in support for electric vehicles and charging stations. You can describe each vehicle’s battery capacity and energy consumption. You can also register charging stations at depots, partner sites, or public locations.
The optimizer uses this data during tour building. It plans charging stops and durations, respects time windows and driver breaks, and uses dwell time when helpful. Results are feasible by design, not patched after export.
Impact for planners and dispatchers
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City parcel delivery: add a short top-up to finish the afternoon wave.
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E-grocery: align a fast charge with the driver break near a micro-hub.
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Retail replenishment: refill while loading at a city depot with limited power.
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Field service: choose a public charger near the fourth job to avoid a detour and protect SLAs.
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Pharma and chilled goods: use dwell time for charging without risking delivery slots.
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Municipal collection: complete a full circuit with one planned mid-shift charge.
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Regional corridors: favor reliable stations and keep a safe reserve.
Why it matters now
Urban restrictions are expanding. Several Dutch cities already enforce zero-emission logistics zones. Operating there requires EV-aware planning. PTV Developer treats charging as part of the route, so planners spend less time on manual fixes and more time on stable operations. The goal is clear: routes that reflect how electric fleets work, at scale.
Learn more
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Vehicle concept (battery & consumption): https://developer.myptv.com/en/documentation/route-optimization-optiflow-api/concepts/vehicles
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Locations & charging stations: https://developer.myptv.com/en/documentation/route-optimization-optiflow-api/concepts/locations#chargingstations
Try it and contact us
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Test options: https://developer.myptv.com/en
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Sales and support: https://developer.myptv.com/en/help/support-and-contact
