This is the fun part. Most Fleet Managers think it should be the first step. Though with the rapid pace of development with zero emission vehicles, the vehicles on sale are changing each month. If you complete the first 4 steps, your organisation will be for any EV that suits the operational requirements of the business.
Step 5 – Evaluate the available EVs in the market to determine a suitable vehicle.
Now you can move onto the fun part because all the hard work is done. The data from Step 1, and the employee feedback from Step 3 will guide your decision when combined with a Total Cost of Ownership Calculation (TOC).
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.
