As electric vehicle (EV) fleets continue to scale across Canada and the U.S. in 2025, EV fleet telematics has shifted from a “nice-to-have” to an essential enabler. Modern systems go far beyond GPS tracking, capturing real-time data from embedded vehicle sensors. This data becomes the foundation for advanced analytics and AI-driven insights. Whether it’s monitoring battery performance, identifying charging patterns, predicting maintenance needs, or improving driver behavior, telematics plays a vital role. When paired with expertise from partners like 7Gen, telematics transforms raw data into actionable strategies. The result: smarter electric fleet operations, smoother charging logistics, and more predictable costs.
Why Telematics Matters for EV Fleets
EV fleets generate rich, real-time operational data such as state of charge, vehicle location, route history, and system diagnostics. This information can fundamentally change how fleets operate. According to Fleetio’s 2025 Fleet Management Report, more than two-thirds of fleet professionals now rely on integrated telematics and maintenance platforms to cut downtime and streamline operations.
For EV fleet management, this shift moves operators away from reactive or calendar-based service schedules and toward predictive maintenance. Components are serviced before failure, reducing surprises. On the charging side, vehicle telematics provide insights into charging behavior, while Charger Management Software (CMS) tracks station status, uptime, and performance. The real value lies in combining these two data sources. This capability is built into 7Gen’s platform. With one unified view of both the vehicle and the charging infrastructure, fleet managers can anticipate issues before they disrupt operations and keep the entire system running smoothly.
Smarter Charging and Cost Control
EV fleet telematics systems transform charging into a strategic advantage. By analyzing real-time data on energy usage, depot charger availability, and charging patterns, fleet managers can schedule sessions during off-peak hours, reduce congestion at depots, and minimize reliance on costly public fast charging.
Expert Market reports that fleets using these strategies can reduce electricity costs by as much as 60%, a significant saving, especially at scale.
Monitoring Battery Health for Long-Term Performance
Modern telematics platforms collect data directly from a vehicle’s battery management system, enabling continuous monitoring of both State of Charge (SOC) and State of Health (SOH). SOC provides visibility into real-time charge levels and usage patterns. SOH, on the other hand, reveals how much battery capacity remains compared to its original state. This information is crucial for long-term performance and residual value.
Together, these metrics offer insights into charge cycles, depth of discharge, and degradation trends. This kind of data is critical for optimizing route planning, reducing range anxiety, and extending battery life. In Geotab’s 2025 SIRO case study from Ireland, fleet managers used battery health data to shift charging behavior toward more efficient home or depot charging. This reduced reliance on public fast-charging and improved fleet readiness. Deploying strategies around controlled charging locations helps fleets cut costs, preserve battery lifespan, and maintain operational reliability.
From Repairs to Prevention: Predictive Maintenance
UPS has already demonstrated the value of predictive maintenance for EV fleets through early pilots with electric delivery vans. By monitoring battery temperature, motor performance, and charging efficiency in real time, UPS reduced unplanned service calls, improved route efficiency, and extended asset life. This proactive approach replaces costly emergency repairs with planned interventions. The result: vehicles stay on the road and customers stay satisfied.
Safety, Risk Prevention, and Driver Performance
Driver safety is another area where EV fleet telematics has a measurable impact. Advanced platforms combine GPS, accelerometer data, and video telematics to monitor speeding, harsh braking, and distracted driving. The result is a set of driver scorecards that support targeted training and help reduce incidents.
Zeva Global reports that these features help fleets build a culture of accountability. Meanwhile, TechRadar highlights the growing role of geofencing in maintaining route compliance and minimizing unauthorized use.
How 7Gen Leverages Telematics to Deliver Value for Our Customers
At 7Gen, we don’t just recommend telematics platforms. They are part of our bundled solutions to support your operational goals. Every feature is selected and configured to match your fleet’s needs so that data becomes actionable insight.
We use EV fleet telematics to help our customers:
- Maximize battery performance with SOC and SOH tracking
- Prevent costly downtime through AI-powered predictive maintenance
- Optimize charging routes with real-time data
- Ensure charger uptime through proactive maintenance
- Advance ESG goals through transparent sustainability reporting
With 7Gen, telematics isn’t just a tool. It’s a fully integrated part of your fleet strategy, delivering measurable savings, better reliability, and a smoother path to electrification.
The Bottom Line
In 2025, EV fleet telematics systems are no longer just about navigation. They form the central intelligence layer for modern electric fleet management. The right system can lower charging and maintenance costs, extend EV battery life through SOC and SOH monitoring, improve driver safety, and accelerate fleet electrification.At 7Gen, we help fleets select, deploy, and integrate telematics systems tailored to EVSE operations, charging infrastructure, and long-term electrification strategies. Whether you manage five vehicles or five hundred, we’ll help you turn real-time EV data into smarter decisions and measurable savings.
Contact us today to start optimizing your fleet.
