EMEA Entrepreneur. Stefan Krause, Founder, B-ON. Today we see a rapid adoption and transition of fuel-powered vehicles to all-electric vehicles across the globe, in the journey to achieve sustainability goals. Electric Vehicles, especially Electric Light Commercial Vehicles (eLCVs) are transforming the automotive and transportation industry globally. As governments take charge in implementing strict regulatory policies and emission regulations in countries worldwide, people are taking this sustainable change with an increased eco-conscious mindset. With the recent rise in leading electric commercial vehicle providers of eLCVs, consumers are becoming more supportive of a cleaner, greener, and smarter future. 

The European Green Deal – a commitment to future generations, establishes an extensive charging infrastructure that encourages and fosters this green transition. Therefore by leading an EV revolution in the continent, the global eLCV market is seeing an increasing surge in deployment rates across EU-based countries and in international locations, for its capabilities in improving the in-demand urban logistics solutions. This shift towards electric mobility not only promises significant environmental benefits but also represents a critical step towards a more sustainable and efficient transportation future. Like the motor vehicle manufacturing firm, B-ON – is a leading provider in the all-electric light commercial vehicle fleets in Europe. B-ON was founded by Stefan Krause in 2020 and established in Luxembourg, to “simplify the transition of electric vehicles for last-mile delivery.”

Therefore, this article shall delve into the realm of eLCVs in Europe and the journey of Stefan Krause in the automotive industry, and also uncover how uniquely and ergonomically B-ON’s electric LCV designed and manufactured its “Pelkan” fleet in enhanced battery technology and total lowered ownership costs to align with the rapidly emerging in-demand urban logistics solutions.

Stefan Krause – The Pioneering Force Behind B-ON’s Success in the eLCV Global Market:

Stefan Krause founded B-ON in 2020 and has its headquarters established in Luxembourg. With a goal aimed at “simplifying the transition of electric vehicles for last-mile delivery,” B-ON also works to boost the productivity of businesses in urban logistics across the globe. 

To enhance operations and processes in the last-mile delivery phase, Stefan applied the combined experience of a team of automotive executives and created a fleet of zero-emission B-ON electric commercial vehicles for urban logistics. Therefore by answering global challenges with B-ON’s electrical mobility solutions, a cleaner, greener, and smarter world is the path that the founder has taken to establish his company as the world’s leading provider in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry.

Stefan, an experienced corporate executive is also an influential entrepreneur notable around the world for his exceptional performance and leadership qualities in the finance, automotive, and electric vehicle industries. 

Having a Diploma in MBA and Management from The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg, B-ON’s founder has over 25+ years of career experience working in various senior leadership roles, like Founder, CEO, CFO, and Board Member – 

• President and CEO of BMW Financial Services, 
• Chairman of Rolls-Royce, 
• Head of Sales and Marketing at BMW Group, 
• Chairman of The Cosmopolitan of LA and the Deutsche Postbank Group,
• Management Board Member and CEO at Deutsche Bank, 
• Senior Advisor at Warburg Pincus, 
• CFO and COO at Faraday Future, 
• Supervisory Board Member at Rocket Internet SE, 
• Chairman and CEO at Canoo,
• President and COO at Fisker,
• CIO and CFO at Levere Holdings Acquisition Corporation, and 
• Founder/CEO of B-ON and currently the company’s Senior Business Advisor. 

With over 20,000+ B-ON vehicles already on the road driving for eLCVs, improving urban logistics efficiencies, Stefan has successfully addressed the various challenges that arose in the use of last-mile deliveries and fleet electrifications.

B-ON – Europe’s Leading All-Electric Light Commercial Vehicle Fleet Manufacturer:

B-ON – Luxembourg-based motor vehicle manufacturing company has become the leading provider of eLCVs – “the fleet electrification that works.”

Compared to other eLCVs in the continent, B-ON has managed to create the type of modular design system e-vehicle that saves over 40% in costs, delivers a full 100% in driver satisfaction, and has a fleet uptime of 95%. “Maximum uptime at the lowest possible cost,” B-ON’s electric vans run smoothly and efficiently with all the hardware and software tools required to make them serve their purpose. With strong energy management and competitive battery range and charging system, maximum leading payload, low cost of ownership, and spacious smart dispensers for holding a high number of packages through rotatable shelves, the management and maintenance of the eLCV fleet are streamlined and completely modular making them productive e-mobility solutions of the future. 

Benefitting from the all-electric, productive, and purpose-built electric delivery vans that are added with a range of electrification services provided by B-ON, the eLCVs make life easier, environmentally sustainable, and future-proof. With B-ON’s Pelkan 43 and Pelkan 54 – “the electric van reimagined,” the amount of time, space, and emissions reduced brings together a better utilization of fleet electrification. The optimization of load, smart fleet charge management, and remote diagnostics further help B-ON’s electrical infrastructure. With new innovative Electrical Energy Storage (EES) units developed with a battery management system for efficient monitoring to improve range, longevity, and safety, the excess power collected can be stored and used later in these units to charge the eLCVS during peak hours and calm weather. With advanced telecommunications and informatics integrated for the optimization of fleet operations, B-ON provides real-time data and insights, cloud storage, monitors driving, maps locations, and conducts vehicle diagnostics on command. 

With B-ON gearing for a new product of the next generation autonomous eLCVs to reduce footprint and improve architecture and ergonomic design, a multi-purpose future of electric commercial vehicles is currently being developed.