Climate Positive EV semi-trucks are here — how EV Realty is scaling the charging | Patrick Sullivan, CEO of EV Realty
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Jan 15, 2026 
Patrick Sullivan, CEO of EV Realty, brings decades of renewable energy experience to the electric trucking revolution. He discusses the vital need for industrial-scale charging solutions amid the challenges of fleet electrification. Patrick shares insights on the complexities of the freight supply chain, the barriers posed by incumbency, and how his company effectively models land and grid capacity. He highlights the importance of community engagement and the innovative partnerships that will help streamline the transition to cleaner trucking.
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Real Estate Is The Hidden Asset
- Patrick Sullivan realized that the value under energy projects is the land itself and applied that to fleet charging sites.
- He models the distribution grid down to feeder and transformer level to find where power is easiest to pull for faster, cheaper development.
Incumbency Trumps Grid Limits
- Incumbency in trucking, not power availability, is the main barrier to electrification today.
- Vehicle performance, price, and operating economics are improving and will drive adoption once incumbency is overcome.
Trucker Who Chose Health Over Habit
- A third-generation drayage CEO told Sullivan he electrified because he breathes the local air and wants change.
- That local health motivation still exists alongside economic drivers.