Daf has launched a new interactive Electric Route Simulator designed to help fleets assess whether electric trucks are operationally viable for specific routes before committing to deployment.

The tool allows operators to input customer-defined routes and simulate range performance across Daf’s electric XB, XD, XF, XG and XG+ models.

Users can adjust variables including battery pack configuration, axle setup, chassis type and vehicle weight to understand how different specifications could affect route feasibility and operating range.

The simulator also connects fleets directly with Daf dealers for more detailed operational and infrastructure advice.

The launch comes as fleets continue looking for ways to reduce uncertainty around electric vehicle adoption, particularly in heavier commercial vehicle operations where range predictability, payload impact and charging strategy remain key concerns.

Daf said the simulator forms part of a broader electric truck support offering that includes charging infrastructure, consultancy, connectivity tools, driver training and EV aftersales support.

The tool closely aligns with themes explored in this week’s FleetWise Better Fleet playbook on reducing EV cost uncertainty, which highlighted the importance of controlled EV trials and route modelling to help fleets understand real-world operating costs before scaling electrification programmes.