Fleets across the UK must get serious about accelerating their electric vehicle adoption plans in 2025. Here are our steps to success.
Companies will soon be unable to purchase new petrol or diesel vehicles as the UK government seeks to reduce carbon emissions and put the country firmly on a path to a greener and more sustainable future.
With the right preparation and the right information, your transition to a part- or fully electric fleet can be smooth and hassle-free.
Here are our six steps to success…
1. Understand your fleet
From analysing your current driving patterns, mapping these to suitable EVs and helping you understand your Total Cost of Ownership EV v ICE comparisons, we’ll help you to fully understand your fleet EV opportunity.
2. Get set to test
Start small with a 3-5 electric vehicle pilot, whether it’s vans or cars we’re confident you’ll quickly get the confidence you need to consider wider fleet adoption.
3. Bring your people with you
Educate your drivers on EV best practice, from charging to maintenance, alongside identifying employees who are keen to be early EV adopters, is a great place to start from. And remember, having a robust, up-to-date EV policy for your people is an essential.
4. Get charger ready
Consider your charging needs, work with a preferred supplier and secure those workplace grants to help with the cost. And familiarise yourself with the public charging network – the charge point numbers, speed and experience are only going one way.
5. Take the support!
The Autumn Budget 2024 gave companies many reasons to continue with their EV adoption journeys. There’s the certainty of low Benefit in Kind (BIK) rates, an increased Vehicle Excise Duty differential favourable to EVs when compared to ICE vehicles, and a commitment to a wide variety of grants for installing charging points and plug-in vans. And remember, EVs are also exempt from congestion and emission charges.
6. Monitor, measure and celebrate your success
Track metrics like fuel cost savings, emission reductions, and operational uptime, making the most of this data to refine your EV adoption strategy and to showcase your success!
Want to understand more about moving to an electric vehicle fleet?
At Gofor, we’re experts on the transition to electric, so we can support you in every aspect. We’ll analyse your current fleet and recommend what will work for your business.
Interested in finding out more about electric vehicles? Check out our series of article on busting electric vehicle myths, first one is here
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