Electrifying Your Fleet ? Here are First 3 Things You Need to Do
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Transitioning to electric vehicles is becoming a logical next step for many fleets . In 2022 , we ’ re seeing more incentives for EV buyers , more charging infrastructure built and planned for more areas across the country , and more EV models are making their way to Australasian shores .
For forward-thinking fleet managers , this means recognizing both the opportunities and challenges that electrifying fleets carry with it . Hence , implementing a strategic , scalable , and cost-effective EV transition plan is essential .
Is your organisation ready to pivot towards a more sustainable future ? Here ’ s what you need to know to successfully transition to an electric fleet :
Assessment . A feasibility study goes a long way when it comes to transitioning to an EV fleet since it allows you understand your operational and financial setup and how you can deliver electrification to your organisation . Gather important data including but not limited to :
• the EV equivalents of the vehicles currently in your fleet
• accessibility these EV equivalents are
• the daily mileage of all vehicles in your entire fleet
• the type of road your fleet vehicles typically travel on
• power supply adequacy
• accessibility of charging infrastructure ( on-site or on-road )
• management , staff , and stakeholder buy-in
Understand EV Incentives . Switching to EVs can have high upfront costs but Federal , State and Territory governments are offering incentives to EV buyers including fleets in an effort to push uptake . Currently ,
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