Why EV charging is so important for business fleets

By staying ahead of the curve, businesses can secure a competitive edge and tap into lucrative grant schemes that support the installation of chargers or the acquisition of EVs for their fleet.

Benefits of moving to an EV fleet
The benefits of making the switch are vast, including immediate fuel savings, lower total cost of ownership, and superior technology. Here are six key reasons you should switch to an EV fleet: 

• You can take advantage of immediate fuel savings
• You can maintain operational efficiency while supporting sustainability goals
• You can reduce maintenance costs
• You can take advantage of Government incentives
• You can enjoy enhanced vehicle performance
• You can future-proof your operations

Where do you charge EV fleets?
When switching to an electric fleet, strategising the charging process for your employees is a crucial element that requires careful planning. Depending on your needs, a combination of solutions may work best:

• Home charging: Ideal for employees who use their EV as their primary mode of transport and park at home overnight. They can easily charge their vehicles overnight without worrying about finding a public EV charger nearby.

For those concerned about the administrative task of reimbursing fleet users for energy usage, we recommend asking your EV charger installer to connect home EV chargers to the same network as the workplace. This way, energy consumption reports can be generated monthly for each location, simplifying reimbursements.

It's also worth noting that with home charging, employees must own their property or have written permission from their landlord, and have off-street parking available. 

• Workplace charging: A convenient solution for employees with access to charging stations while at work, enabling them to charge their vehicles during the day and between travel.
  
  
• Public EV charging: This option is handy for long-distance travel or when employees are away from the office, offering easy access to charging points on-the-go.

Don't let EV charging logistics become a stumbling block – thoroughly plan your EV charging solutions to reap the benefits of a sustainable and efficient electric fleet. For more information or to explore our EV charging solutions, contact us