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EV Fleet-Ready: Core 10 Vehicles
The Fleet Core 10 is a small reference set of electric vehicles used to demonstrate how fleet-ready battery-electric vehicle (BEV) platforms are evaluated within a fleet scoring framework. It is not a market ranking or a comprehensive view of the EV market. Fleet buyers face an overwhelming and constantly changing EV landscape. Comparing too many models at once hides the signal. The Fleet Core 10 provides a fixed baseline so scoring changes reflect platform maturity and capability.
For scoring methodology, weighting logic, and definitions, see: Fleet Scoring Framework.
What qualifies a vehicle
Vehicles in the Fleet Core 10 meet minimum criteria focused on fleet operations and lifecycle practicality.
- Battery-electric vehicle (BEV) only
- Designed for real-world fleet duty (not concept-only)
- OEM commitment to OTA (over-the-air) updates, telematics, and long-term support
- Represents a distinct fleet use case or duty cycle
Fleet Core 10 vehicles
The following vehicles form the current Fleet Core 10 reference set across cars/SUVs, cargo vans, and long-haul trucks. These represent the most suitable EVs available for fleet use. Each links to a dedicated model profile page with fleet-relevant attributes and specifications.
- Chevrolet Equinox EV
- Ford E-Transit
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Hyundai Kona Electric
- Rivian EDV 700
- Tesla Model 3
- Tesla Model Y
- Tesla Semi
- Volkswagen ID.4
Relationship to fleet scoring
Each Fleet Core 10 vehicle is evaluated using the same scoring architecture applied across fleet content.
- Platform maturity
- Energy efficiency and charging behavior
- SDV (software-defined vehicle) readiness and OTA capability
- Telematics and fleet integration
- Serviceability and lifecycle support
These roll up into fleet-oriented scores such as Fleet Utility Score (FUS), Total Cost of Ownership Advantage (TCO), Charging Compatibility Score (CCS), and ADAS/AV readiness (DAX) indicators.
