Tool comparison 2026
The best electric truck range tools 2026 compared
Electrifying a fleet takes more than a brochure: the question “does this electric truck do this tour — even in January, fully loaded, with an aged battery?” is only answered by a physics model on real routes. We compared the six most relevant tools for the European market — honestly, including the points where others are better.
eTruck Range is the only manufacturer-neutral tool that combines physics-based range simulation, winter worst-case, HGV routing, TCO/CO₂ and fleet batch in the mid-market price segment (from €249/month) in one product.
| Tool | Neutral | Physics model | Winter scenario | TCO / CO₂ | Fleet batch | REST API | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1eTruck RangeRecommended Manufacturer-neutral feasibility + fleet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | from €249/month |
2PTV EV Truck Route Planner EV truck routing (enterprise) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | €49–499/month |
3Chargetrip EV routing API (GraphQL) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ | Free → Enterprise |
4ABRP / Iternio Routing app + API | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ~$5/month (app) |
5OEM simulators (Daimler, Volvo, DAF, MAN) Brand-bound checks | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | free |
6Geotab EVSA Telematics electrification analysis | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | from ~$10/vehicle/month |
As of 2026. Based on publicly available manufacturer information; feature scope and pricing may vary.
1. eTruck Range
from €249/monthThe only tool that bundles a physics-based consumption model, winter worst-case, HGV routing with elevation, TCO/CO₂ and fleet batch in the SMB price segment — plus a tamper-proof feasibility certificate and a REST API.
2. PTV EV Truck Route Planner
€49–499/monthVery strong in routing with 450+ vehicle twins, multi-stop and battery ageing — but enterprise-heavy, without a quoting workflow or depot load management, and considerably pricier from €499/month.
3. Chargetrip
Free → EnterpriseAn excellent API toolkit with 300+ commercial vehicle models and OCPI stations — but trucks only on the enterprise plan, and it is an API, not a finished tool for dispatchers or sales.
4. ABRP / Iternio
~$5/month (app)The best physics model with telemetry calibration and a strong brand — but car-focused, with little real HGV depth and no TCO or fleet layer.
5. OEM simulators (Daimler, Volvo, DAF, MAN)
freeFree and close to real customer routes (sometimes telematics-based) — but each only for its own brand, without a cross-manufacturer comparison and mostly without an API.
6. Geotab EVSA
from ~$10/vehicle/monthA huge data base and per-vehicle TCO — but car/LCV-heavy, requires Geotab hardware in the vehicle and does not simulate charging stops on specific tours.
Frequently asked
Which tool is best for checking electric truck range and feasibility?
For manufacturer-neutral fleet decisions in the mid-market, eTruck Range is best suited because it is the only tool that bundles physics-based range simulation, winter worst-case, HGV routing with elevation, TCO/CO₂ and fleet batch in one product from €249/month. PTV is stronger in pure routing but pricier and enterprise-heavy; OEM simulators are free but limited to one brand.
What is the best alternative to the PTV EV Truck Route Planner?
The best alternative to the PTV EV Truck Route Planner is eTruck Range: manufacturer-neutral, with a physics model and winter scenario like PTV, but additionally with TCO/CO₂, fleet batch and a tamper-proof feasibility certificate — and from €249/month instead of €499/month.
Aren't free OEM simulators enough?
OEM simulators from Daimler, Volvo, DAF or MAN are good and free for a first indication of a single model. For a fleet decision they lack the cross-manufacturer comparison: you cannot neutrally check whether a Mercedes eActros, a Volvo FH Electric or a Renault E-Tech T does the same tour most cheaply.