Fleet Electrification

Benefits of Switching to an Electric Vehicle Fleet

Now is the time to consider making the switch to an electric fleet. More and more businesses are considering the significant benefits they can gain from deploying electric vehicles in their fleet. In fact, electric vehicles (EVs) may comprise 10%-15% of commercial and passenger fleets by 2030. With an electric vehicle fleet, you can lower your operating costs, reduce maintenance, and support your company’s sustainability goals. Plus, electric vehicles can last longer than non-electric vehicles.

Fleet electrification can make good financial sense, as EVs cost less to maintain, and you don’t have to plan for the volatility of fuel prices. Electricity prices are more stable, so companies can budget fueling costs with confidence. Plus, EV batteries are covered by a minimum warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles.

Source: https://advocacy.consumerreports.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Maintenance-Cost-White-Paper-9.24.20-1.pdf

Since EVs have fewer moving parts, there’s less opportunity for things to go wrong. There is no oil, spark plugs, or transmission fluid to change, and they have a longer brake life. This means lower maintenance costs for an electric vehicle fleet. Windshield wiper fluid and tires are generally the only things that EVs require as routine maintenance.

Sources: https://advocacy.consumerreports.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Maintenance-Cost-White-Paper-9.24.20-1.pdf
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/pay-less-for-vehicle-maintenance-with-an-ev/

An electric vehicle fleet can be part of a larger strategy for reaching your company’s sustainability goals by decreasing CO₂ and other harmful greenhouse gases. Plus, employees who spend hours in fleet vehicles will benefit from less noise and vibration which could improve employee health, satisfaction and retention.

Sources: https://www.epa.gov/report-environment/greenhouse-gases
https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1128505_canadian-study-each-ev-brings-better-health-7-500-in-social-benefits

Fleets & Vehicle Sizes

Minivans and pickup trucks? Buses? Forklifts and TRUs? From the smallest to the largest, we can help you electrify.

Light-duty fleets consist of sedans, trucks and other passenger vehicles. Light-duty vehicles are often used for corporate fleets, municipal operations, taxis, ride shares and police departments. When you switch your light-duty fleet to electric, you will immediately see the benefits.

Case Studies:

Read about this Indiana police chief who found big savings with electric vehicles.
First Tesla Model 3 NYC yellow cab hits the road.
Ford unveils E-Transit, electric version of popular commercial van.
Fremont Police Dept. Releases Uplifting EV Pilot Program Results.

Check out our commitment to electrifying our own fleet.

Tips for Going Electric

1. Let’s communicate!

Service upgrades can take anywhere from a few months to two years, so it is important to engage us as soon as possible to accomplish your electrification goals most efficiently.

2. We’ll help with the math.

While electric fleet vehicles can require a bigger initial investment than traditional fleet vehicles, they can bring significant fuel cost savings. We’re here to help your business evaluate the best electric rates and charging schedule to optimize your business case for fleet electrification.

3. What’s the plan for charging?

We can help fleet operators make a holistic evaluation of their electricity supply costs and any infrastructure upgrade costs prior to embarking on a fleet electrification project. We’ll also help you consider right-sizing, interoperability and site design when evaluating charging infrastructure options.

4. Get ready to work closely together.

Just as fleet managers must work closely with managers of other fuel sources, managers of electric vehicle fleets will also want to work closely with their facility and energy managers.

5. Prepare to think about fuel availability in new ways.

When electricity becomes your fuel, certain situations will require you to plan for different approaches to managing your fuel supply, including backup generation or redundant electric services.

6. Ask us about options to manage costs.

As the operator of an electric vehicle fleet, you can manage your costs by optimizing your operating profile of charging solutions and schedules, as well as working with us to find the best rate for your business.