Opinion
Supporting business fleet transition to EV
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, tells us about the key EV trends and what can be done to support fleet managers faced with the transition.
electric (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) were registered throughout the year – almost four times the number of diesel cars sold. Insight from Statista suggests that this growth will only increase, with a CAGR of 13.89% projected between now and 2027. For fleet managers tasked with ensuring staff remain on the road and able to easily get to where they need to be, the decision of exactly when to embrace the EV transition is certainly not a straightforward one. Finance, vehicle availability, infrastructure, training and mindset all have to be carefully considered.
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Key groups have already switched The government intends to lead by example and has progressed plans to decarbonise its own central vehicle fleet. Indeed, in January, it hit its own self-imposed target of switching more than a quarter of its cars (25.5%) to ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV). By 2027, its ambition is to transition the entire fleet to BEVs.
Key progression is happening elsewhere too. EV100 is a global initiative, run by the Climate Group, bringing together forward-thinking companies committed to accelerating the transition to electrification. By 2030, EV100 businesses will have collectively transitioned more than 5.75 million vehicles.
Infrastructure is here and growing Zap-Map suggests that there are now more than 40,000 public charging devices (and 65,000 connectors) spread across almost 24,000 locations nationwide. This represents an increase of 33% since November 2021. For fleet managers looking to transition, this should break down the barriers of range anxiety and charge point accessibility.
More importantly, the latest research suggests that more than 80% of all EV charging takes place at home. With more domestic charging options than ever before, businesses should be confident that staff have a wide range of options to choose from when it comes to charging their vehicle. As the transition to electrification continues to accelerate, I’m confident that the domestic charging market will continue to see rapid growth – resulting in an increase in unit sales
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ost trends come and go, but it’s safe to say that the future of transport is electric. Last year alone, almost 370,000 battery
and installations, alongside a wealth of new products and tech making it to market.
Mindsets need to change
One of the key issues faced by fleet managers when it comes to embracing electrification is employee resistance. Some drivers are still concerned about the perceived lack of charging infrastructure.
However, as I’ve already outlined, this is a dated myth. There are thousands of charge points available across the UK, with prices varying depending on features, capability and speed. In many cases, the reticence of drivers to switch to EVs can be quickly allayed by simple infrastructure education.
Self-generation will prove key Our zappi charger continues to set the standards for customers all over the world, boasting a wide range of carefully designed features and functions to provide complete control of the charging experience. Paired with the myenergi app, users can set timers to utilise economy tariffs, use the boost function, monitor devices, and so much more!
Not only does it operate as a standard EV charger, but it also has optional charging modes capable of harnessing green energy generated by
solar panels or wind turbines to power your EV. As the energy market continues to experience volatility, self-consumption of renewables is becoming ever-more commonplace for EV drivers.
Financial support is available now While cost is widely seen as a barrier to EV adoption, there are a number of subsidies available to organisations and drivers to make electrification more accessible than ever before. Even for businesses, charging point installation doesn’t have to cost a fortune, thanks to the ‘Workplace Charging Scheme’ (WCS), which offers support towards purchase and installation costs.
Giving small businesses with sufficient off- street parking the opportunity to claim support for up to 40 EV chargers, the scheme is available for up to 75% of the purchase and installation costs, up to a maximum of £350 per unit - see
www.apply-workplace-chargepoint-
grant.service.gov.uk.
With more companies transitioning to electric on an almost hourly basis, now is the perfect time to consider your options and decide when is right for you. For more information about eco-smart EV charging, visit
www.myenergi.com.
Below:
Jordan Brompton on what can be done to support fleet managers as they transition to electrific vehicles.
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