7 Drivers would like less charger complexity
For a lot of fleets, deploying chargers will be their first experience managing their own ‘refuelling’ infrastructure. Just over a third (36%) of survey respondents said the fleet manager procured chargers, while facilities (27%) and finance (13%) were also commonly involved. Almost a quarter (24%) said multiple departments have a say.
This process can be complex. Only 45% of fleets said they had enough chargers to meet their needs, while 54% said installing this infrastructure was challenging. Asked who they would expect to work with when procuring charge points, survey respondents showed a much stronger trend towards specialist suppliers for workplace installations compared to home chargers.
8 Data is key to fleet cost reductions...
Understanding how vehicles charge is a useful step to ensure that process is handled efficiently – and the resulting benefits. Two-thirds (64%) of EV fleets said they are recording data about charging sessions, covering several key metrics:
79% are recording the amount of energy used
76% are observing the cost of that energy
70% are collecting data about where vehicles charge
63% are studying how long vehicles spend charging
Although monitoring CO₂ emissions (71%) and controlling costs (60%) were the most common reasons for recording data, forward-thinking fleets are using it to steer their electrification strategy too.
38% are identifying where they need additional workplace charging
35% are using it to help manage energy demand at their facilities
26% are finding new opportunities to electrify their fleet