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Hard yards ahead for fleet managers as the EV transition gathers pace
The mass adoption of electric vehicles within UK businesses will require expert guidance for fleet managers and decision-makers so they can overcome the challenges of transition, according to a leading expert.
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teve Beadle, who heads up Grosvenor Leasing’s award- winning 0zone team, explains that in 2022 companies leased or purchased nearly 200,000 electric vehicles and, with supply chain problems easing and more EVs being launched, this could reach 300,000 during 2023.
Yet with a greater share of company fleets being taken by EVs, fleet managers will also encounter the ‘hard yards’ of the zero-emission transition.
“In the very early years, our experience was that electric vehicle uptake was typically led by drivers who were EV evangelists,” said Steve. “These were early adopters who were knowledgeable, keen to change and advocates of emission-free driving. “The second, larger phase, of EV uptake at Grosvenor Leasing has been down to the proactivity and expertise of our 0Zone team.
“Since 2017, the 0Zone team has been
working closely with our fleet customers to develop appealing ULEV and EV choice lists and car policies as well as educating, supporting and advising drivers. This has been extremely successful with over 90% of vehicles ordered by Grosvenor Leasing customers now having plug-in or self- charging capability.
“However, there is still resistance to moving to fully electric vehicles by some drivers and, where this is the case, companies will need even greater
proactivity and support.
“This will involve heightened education and training on EVs, reassurance and advice regarding charging and range, raising awareness about the financial and tax benefits of choosing an EV, and more support around the suitability of electric vehicles to meet drivers’ job roles and personal lifestyles.
“It will also be important to demonstrate that a complete support structure is in place for drivers of EVs, as resistance
Left: Steve Beadle xxxxxxx
14 | June 2023 |
www.businesscar.co.uk
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