Electrifying the Working Fleet

Galina Russell joins the Everybody in the Pool podcast to discuss how Mitra EV is accelerating fleet electrification.

Electrifying commercial fleets is one of the most important levers for reducing transportation emissions. Yet for many small and midsize operators, the transition to electric vehicles still feels complex and risky.

In Episode 125 of the Everybody in the Pool podcast, Mitra EV cofounder Galina Russell joins the show to discuss how Mitra is tackling that challenge by focusing on the economics and operational realities of working fleets.

During the conversation, Galina explains why fleet electrification has lagged behind passenger vehicles, and what needs to change to unlock adoption at scale. The discussion explores how bundled solutions, including vehicles, charging infrastructure, and operational support, can remove the barriers that many fleet operators face.

The episode also highlights the opportunity within the “working fleet” segment, the vans and service vehicles that power local businesses, delivery operations, and field services. These fleets drive significant mileage every day, which means electrification can deliver meaningful cost savings alongside emissions reductions.

Key topics covered in the episode include:

• Why commercial fleet electrification has been slower than expected

• The operational and financial barriers fleet operators face

• How bundled EV solutions simplify the transition

• The role of shared charging infrastructure in scaling adoption

• Why the economics of electrification are increasingly compelling

For fleet operators, investors, and anyone interested in the future of transportation, the conversation offers a practical look at how EV adoption is unfolding in the real world.

Listen to the full episode: Episode 125: How Mitra EV is Electrifying the Working Fleet