Episode 11: E-Mobility, Mixed Fleets & GNSS Accuracy with Kseniya (Teltonika)
Vlad: Hello everyone, and welcome back to Telematics Talks. I'm Vlad, Operations VP at Navixy. Today's episode is special because we're diving into one of the hottest shifts in fleet tech right now: mobility. A lot of our customers are running mixed fleets — EVs alongside ICE vehicles — and they're balancing charging uptime and sustainability targets while still demanding rock-solid location data.
Kseniya: I find telematics a really interesting niche. Almost every project is unique, and for each client you need to find a special approach. The challenge I solve every day is: how do I communicate the message in a way that fits different markets.
Vlad: What helps you make that shift between light e-vehicles and heavy trucks?
Kseniya: You need to be ready for different implementations. When designing a product, we look not only at the engine type, but at the use case. The secret is to consider the overall use case — what size the device should be, what data needs to be read, what certifications are needed.
Vlad: What would you recommend as a starting point for someone new to this?
Kseniya: First, analyze the local context. What industries are booming? What is the local regulation? When it comes to EVs, some countries mandate emission levels. I'd recommend looking at emerging businesses like car sharing, last-mile delivery, and personal micromobility.
Vlad: What was the main challenge in making EV integrations work?
Kseniya: For data integration, we give partners the possibility to specify what parameters should be collected based on the vehicle's protocol. This gives them freedom to work with specific EV models. For the most common vehicles, we already have supported integrations.
Vlad: What about firmware updates mid-deployment?
Kseniya: The only way to handle it is over-the-air updates. Without that, it would be extremely hard to maintain hundreds of thousands of devices in the field.
Vlad: What are the main KPIs customers need to show their managers?
Kseniya: In the EU there are CO₂ emission targets. Telematics provides visibility and allows businesses to compare costs of fuel vehicles versus electric vehicles. Businesses want to see: "I'm investing X money — what mileage do I get, how often do I need to charge?"
Vlad: What dashboards should include in the first week of testing?
Kseniya: Monitor state of charge and state of health of batteries, plus charging habits. If batteries aren't charged properly, it impacts lifespan — and replacement costs money. Also useful: showing the nearest charging stations.
Vlad: Would you recommend an external backup battery for scooters?
Kseniya: Yes, 100%. You want to track a scooter not only during trips, but also when parked. If it gets stolen and there's no power, you lose visibility. It's an investment in security and business stability.
Vlad: What's new for improved location accuracy?
Kseniya: First: increasing satellites visible — the latest generation can track more than 40 satellites. Second: dead reckoning — technology that tracks the vehicle even without satellite coordinates, using gyro and accelerometer.
Vlad: Any success stories with improved precision?
Kseniya: A sharing service in the Middle East — precision helped them see exactly where scooters were parked, analyze user behavior, and place parking spots accordingly. They told us they grew by 27% thanks to this solution.
Vlad: What advice for software providers working with hardware?
Kseniya: Staying in touch with us. Dialogue between hardware and software partners is crucial — we need to work together to provide a full solution. If you have a project, come to us, we'll help figure it out.
Vlad: This has been Telematics Talks. Until next time — stay efficient, stay accurate, and keep moving.
