Growing Your Electric MHE Fleet Without Increasing Power Demand

24 Jun 2026

As electric forklifts, AGVs and other material handling equipment become increasingly common, many facilities are discovering that available electrical infrastructure is becoming the biggest barrier to fleet growth. Expanding switchboards, transformers and utility connections can be costly, time consuming and, in some cases, simply not possible. This presentation explores practical strategies for growing electric fl eets while controlling power demand through intelligent charging, dynamic load management and real-time energy monitoring. Using real-world examples from warehousing, logistics and industrial facilities, attendees will gain practical insights into maximizing fleet capacity, reducing peak demand and delaying or avoiding costly infrastructure upgrades.

3 Key Learnings

  • Identify hidden capacity within existing electrical infrastructure
  • How intelligent charging can reduce peak demand and energy costs.
  • How dynamic energy management can future-proof operations for increasing levels of electrification.
Speakers
Brett Cottle
Brett Cottle, GM & Applications Engineer SEE/AU - Stanbury Electrical Engineering