The time to invest in EVs is now .
WORDS BY CHAU LE GENERAL MANAGER , STRATEGY AND E-MOBILITY , ORIGIN ENERGY
As interest and uptake of electric vehicles ( EVs ) grows steadily in Australia , many businesses are eager to begin transitioning their fleet from internal combustion engines to battery-powered EVs .
Car manufacturers Ford , Nissan , Volkswagen , Mini , Jaguar , Volvo and Bentley - amongst many others – have committed to switching to EVs , while the UK , Sweden , India , Israel and Germany will ban the sale of internal combustion cars by 2030 .
There are no such plans in Australia yet , but with EVs gaining global momentum and growing policy in Australian State Governments , the transition is underway . It ’ s a race against the clock for businesses to prepare for the inevitable future . Put simply , the best time for businesses to act is now .
Future-proofing your fleet
We regularly hear from businesses that the economics need to stack up . Many want to see an instant return on investment , however savvy businesses recognise the necessity and competitive edge that EVs and managed charging solutions provide and are willing to invest now to future-proof their operations .
Starting the transition now with one EV will give your organisation an understanding of how the technology can work at scale . Learning what vehicles suit your business needs , how charging can be managed , and what the economical and environmental benefits are , will help your organisation transition effectively .
And with end-to-end fleet management services like Origin 360 EV for Fleet on hand to offer tailored solutions , taking the first step is simple .
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