Partner Spotlight: How PostNL Uses Pluq to Empower Electric Delivery Fleets

When the success of your electric transition hinges on reliable charging, you can’t afford guesswork. Partner Spotlight: How PostNL Uses Pluq to Empower Electric Delivery Fleets shows what happens when charging access is treated as essential infrastructure—not a side project.

“Through our collaboration with Pluq, our delivery partners now have access to essential charging infrastructure, making the transition to owning electric vehicles not just possible, but practical. After all, without charging stations, there can be no electric vans.”

— Anna, Innovation Lead at PostNL

In this article, you’ll learn how a Charging as a Service model removes cost and complexity, what a fast go-live looks like, and why property owners and fleet operators both benefit from a simple, scalable approach.

The bottleneck: charging access is make-or-break for electric delivery fleets

Electric delivery fleets live and die by charging availability. Vehicles must charge where they naturally dwell—at depots, logistics yards, office car parks, hotels, and other everyday destinations—so drivers can stay on schedule. When access is unreliable, adoption stalls, and utilization suffers.

PostNL’s perspective captures the core truth: without dependable charging, an electric fleet can’t function. The right infrastructure turns uncertainty into a repeatable routine—drivers know where to plug in, property owners see new footfall and revenue, and fleet leaders gain predictability.

Charging as a Service that removes cost and complexity

Pluq’s model is built to make charging simple, fast, and financially sensible for hosts and fleets alike.

• Zero costs. Zero hassle. Pluq covers the full journey—from installation to operation—with no upfront investment or effort required from the property owner. That frees capital for the core business while accelerating the charging rollout.

• Fair rates for users. Market-based pricing keeps charging affordable, helping attract drivers and support consistent usage.

• Transparent profit sharing. As charging activity grows on your property, a clear, generous sharing model ensures you earn more alongside the increased demand.

For fleet leaders and delivery partners, this model means charging can be placed where it delivers the most value, without tying up budget or internal resources. For property owners, it’s a way to add a high-demand amenity and unlock new income—without taking on operational burden.

If you’re evaluating models and acronyms, this is Fleet Charging delivered as Charging as a Service: a turnkey setup, ongoing operations handled for you, and clear economics from day one.

What collaboration looks like in practice

Speed matters. With Pluq, the pathway from idea to live chargers is designed to be straightforward and fast.

Step 1: You call

A short intro call helps align on your properties, fleet needs, and potential sites. The goal is to confirm there’s a match and map a practical starting point.

Step 2: We install

Pluq visits your location, assesses the setup, and prepares everything for a smooth installation—covering the technical groundwork so you don’t have to.

Step 6: Go!

Once installed, Pluq manages everything. Your property starts generating revenue from the very first day, and your drivers gain immediate, reliable access.

The result is a Go-Live in Six Weeks timeline, with operational ownership handled for you.

Why this matters for delivery partners

Delivery fleets need certainty more than anything else. A CaaS approach builds it in:

• Reliable access where vehicles dwell. Place charging directly at workplaces, car parks, hotels, healthcare campuses, and other everyday destinations across your network.
• Consistent driver experience. Affordable, market-based pricing and dependable availability reduce friction and training overhead.
• Capital kept for the core business. No upfront investment means budgets stay focused on vehicles, routes, and service.
• Shared upside for hosts. Transparent profit sharing rewards property owners as charging volumes grow, encouraging wider site participation.
• Operational simplicity. Installation and day-to-day management are covered, reducing internal workload and risk.

PostNL’s insight highlights the practical win: give delivery partners access to essential charging, and the transition becomes not just possible, but sensible.

Key elements of the model (quick reference)

• Service type: Charging as a Service (turnkey install-to-operation)
• Upfront cost: None for property owners
• Pricing for users: Market-based, fair rates
• Revenue model: Transparent profit sharing tied to charging activity
• Speed to live: Go-Live in Six Weeks (after initial alignment and assessment)

Frequently asked questions about fleet charging with Pluq

What is Charging as a Service?
A turnkey model where Pluq installs, operates, and manages EV charging for you—so you get the benefits without the operational burden.

Is there any upfront investment required?
No. The model is built on zero upfront costs for property owners.

Who handles operation and maintenance?
Pluq covers the full journey—from installation to ongoing operation—so you can stay focused on your core business.

How are charging prices set?
Users pay market-based, fair rates designed to keep charging affordable and drive consistent usage.

How quickly can we launch?
The pathway is designed for a Go-Live in Six Weeks once alignment and site assessment are complete.

Do property owners earn from hosting chargers?
Yes. A transparent profit-sharing model ensures you earn a generous share as charging activity grows.

Practical takeaways for fleet and property leaders

1. Start with access, not hardware. Focus first on where drivers can reliably plug in. That’s the fastest path to adoption and utilization.
2. Map high-dwell locations. Identify properties where vehicles already park—offices, healthcare sites, car parks, hotels, and real estate assets—and prioritize those for initial deployments.
3. Choose a turnkey model. Use Charging as a Service to remove upfront costs and operational complexity. It accelerates your timeline and reduces internal workload.
4. Align on economics early. Market-based pricing for users and transparent profit sharing for hosts create long-term alignment between fleets and properties.
5. Move fast with a pilot. A six-week go-live enables quick learning and visible wins—then scale to additional sites.
6. Communicate with drivers. Make charging part of the daily routine with clear instructions and site signage, so adoption feels effortless.

PostNL’s spotlight takeaway

PostNL’s message is simple and powerful: access is everything. By collaborating with Pluq to give delivery partners essential charging infrastructure, the transition to electric vehicles shifts from ambition to everyday practice. That’s how you turn sustainability goals into operational reality.

Conclusion: from promise to practice

Electric delivery fleets succeed when charging is dependable, affordable, and easy to roll out. Pluq delivers Zero costs. Zero hassle. for property owners, fair rates for users, transparent profit sharing, and a Go-Live in Six Weeks—so fleets and hosts can scale with confidence.

Ready to make charging a seamless part of your operations? Book a Call with one of our experts or Order Your Charger to get started.

Looking to explore more? Dive into our Charging as a Service, Fleet Charging, and Property Solutions for Hotels, Offices, Healthcare, Parking, and Real Estate to see how each environment can add value with on-site charging.