4 August 2023
Transitioning your fleet towards a sustainable future
As the world looks to a more sustainable future, Electric Vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a promising solution to reduce carbon emissions, in order to combat climate change.
With their shared commitment to environmental preservation, Australia and New Zealand are seeing ongoing interest and uptake of EV’s.
In both countries EV sales growth is currently averaging 8% of all new car sales.
From a fleet perspective, it’s important to understand the key considerations and opportunities when looking to embrace sustainable mobility in your business.
We’ve highlighted five key areas you should consider:
- Electrifying your fleet requires effective planning
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis While the upfront costs of transitioning your fleet to EVs can be higher, the ongoing operational and maintenance expenses are lower, and will offset your initial investment. TCO analysis should consider:
- Fuel savings
- Reduced maintenance requirements
- Potential government incentives to make the switch
- EV charging infrastructure to meet your fleet’s needs
- Telematics to optimise fleet operations
- Government support and incentives
- Employee engagement and training
Our Strategic Consulting team can help you conduct a thorough assessment of your current fleet operations.
This includes an analysis of vehicle usage patterns, daily driving distances, and specific industry requirements.
We’re experts in analysing data to help you identify where to start with your fleet electrification and providing advice on how to implement a phased approach to transitioning your fleet.
As part of your EV fleet transition, you’ll need to assess your workplace to work out the optimal placement of charging stations.
You’ll also need to consider available space for charging, power capacity, and the number of EVs that need to be charged simultaneously.
We recommend a 1-to-1 ratio of Electric Vehicle to charger.
Telematics technology provides your business with real-time data on vehicle performance, battery range, and charging status.
Having this information available will help you to make informed decisions regarding routing, scheduling, and optimal utilisation of EVs.
Regular analysis of telematics data is something our Strategic Consulting team can assist with, to help you increase your fleet’s efficiency and productivity.
Governments in Australia and New Zealand offer various incentives and support mechanisms to encourage fleet electrification.
Custom Fleet are working closely with government bodies to ensure we can help our customers take advantage of these opportunities, to significantly reduce the costs of EV adoption.
Fleet electrification is poised to revolutionise sustainable mobility in Australia and New Zealand.
Engaging employees in the transition process and fostering a positive attitude towards EVs can help drive acceptance and maximise the benefits of electrification.
Employees should receive training on EV charging procedures, range management, and any unique operational aspects of your EV fleet.
By formulating electrification strategies, conducting comprehensive cost analyses, collaborating with manufacturers and suppliers, and leveraging government support, you can embrace EVs as a cornerstone of your organisations’ sustainability initiatives.
With careful planning, proper infrastructure, and employee engagement, businesses can navigate the path towards a greener and more efficient fleet, contributing to a sustainable future for both their organizations and the environment.
Contact us
We can help you transition and maximise your investment in Electric Vehicles.
Our dedicated EV team can develop an EV transition strategy for your fleet, working with Custom Fleet’s Arc program to make the process as simple and seamless as possible.
We collaborate with best-in-class suppliers for charging and infrastructure, to support our customer’s unique fleet needs.
Electric Vehicles are an exciting and innovative field, and we will also keep you updated with its evolution.
Get in touch with us to map out your EV adoption plan for your fleet!