It’s definitely time to start thinking about adding one EV to your fleet. The range of state government incentives and market momentum in 2022 has encouraged many Fleet Managers to push the case with management to start the journey towards zero emission vehicles.
Fleet Auto News has interviewed many organisations that have started the journey and each one recommends starting early because issues that you could never envisage will help you when its time to convert the entire fleet.
- Review how many kilometres each vehicle travels during the month and where they go.
- Introduce your staff to electric vehicles via information sessions and experience days.
- Conduct internal surveys to find willing early adopters and identify operational challenges.
- Perform an audit of buildings to determine suitability for EV charging infrastructure.
- Evaluate the available EVs in the market to determine a suitable vehicle.
What if you’re not ready for EVs?
So what can you do now with the current fleet to reduce emissions? You can start by taking a close look at how much petrol or diesel you currently buy. The total amount may surprise you. It’s often the second biggest cost in running a fleet after asset depreciation. Once you start measuring the number of litres each month you can start measuring it. And then finding ways to reduce it.
Hybrids vehicles are a good stepping stone to electric vehicles. They will reduce the carbon emissions from your fleet without the need to invest in charging infrastructure. Your employees will be given a taste of EV driving at low speeds and when braking.
