Prologis is betting that faster, more flexible infrastructure could help delivery vehicles go electric sooner.
The company’s mobility division is launching a modular EV charging platform for its logistics tenants, some of which are investing in electric conversions of their delivery vans as part of environmental goals and statewide zero-emissions policies. Amazon, for example, rolled out 50 heavy-duty electric trucks in Southern California last year— its largest fleet of these vehicles in any country so far.
The program is designed to go live ahead of utility connection. One of the first installations will open this summer at a public charging hub at 4515 Loma Vista Ave in Vernon, California, aimed at large fleet operators and independent drivers.
The company hopes to roll out the program in more industrial corridors with heavy concentrations of logistics, last-mile delivery and data center users.
“Our customers need EV infrastructure that’s as dynamic as their operations,” said Henrik Holland, global head of Prologis Mobility, in a statement. “With this platform, they can deploy quickly, adjust for seasonal demand and scale without being tied to grid or construction constraints.”
Permanent power is still necessary for long-term operations. But the platform includes options like batteries and generators, allowing charging to start sooner — a workaround as energy demand outpaces utility timelines.
Real estate developers and tenants alike have been investing in electric vehicle infrastructure in recent years after California lawmakers passed a mandate to require large fleets to switch from diesel to zero-emission trucks. The rule went into effect last year, but it has yet to be enforced as it awaits federal approval. It's unclear whether the current administration will pass the mandate, as President Donald Trump has vowed to reverse vehicle emission regulations enacted during the prior administration.
Prologis Mobility’s new units are prefabricated and come assembled with dispensers, power cabinets and safety tech. They offer up to 1.2 megawatts of charging across eight ports and are compatible with megawatt charging systems, making them suitable for heavy-duty vehicles.
The Vernon location is part of a national push by Prologis to support electric vehicle use across logistics and other power-hungry industries. Earlier this month the company launched a new electric truck charging depot in Ontario, California, with tenant NFI. The 1-megawatt facility includes 10 dedicated charging ports and can charge up to 20 vehicles daily to support NFI’s fleet of nearly 90 electric Class 8 trucks, which handle short-haul delivery operations between the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and the Inland Empire.
“Charging access is one of the biggest barriers to adoption,” said Brian Webb, president of Port Services at NFI, in a statement. The new Ontario charging station "keeps our fleet moving, optimizes uptime, and allows us to integrate electric vehicles into our operations efficiently."