FLEETDRIVE anxiety and charging is crucial , as is being able to show how the business will smoothly transition to EVs while enabling employees to continue doing their jobs and be reimbursed for any expenses .
4 . Building a foundation for emissions reporting
More and more , carbon footprint is influencing purchasing decisions 3 . So building a more sustainable fleet can have a very real impact on your bottom line . As organisations shift to EVs , an important first step is to figure out how to measure the fleet ’ s current carbon footprint to find where and how to reduce emissions .
5 . Supply is coming for growing demand
A perceived lack of options has prevented some fleet managers from incorporating EVs . But Interleasing ’ s General Manager of EV Infrastructure Nick Demetrios says increased EV supply will change that . “ Consistent development , like we see in mobile phones and computers , is going to make it easier to find fit-for-purpose vehicles ,” he says . “ As more manufacturers start making better EVs , organisations should realise there are options out there that work for them .”
This deep insight into the EV sector helped transform the University of Tasmania ’ s fleet into a more sustainable one . By travelling to meet various stakeholders and discuss goals and capability , Nick and the university collaborated on a plan – and got the wheels rolling .
“ Interleasing did all the legwork ,” says Kellie Peart , Senior Manager – Infrastructure Services and Development at University of Tasmania . “ Their EV knowledge is invaluable . They know what ’ s going on in Australia and overseas – where there ’ s changes in the market and what might be coming . Their perspective on our strategy and specialist expertise and input into how we can achieve it has been really invaluable .”
There ’ s no one-size-fits-all strategy for the transition to EVs . But having the right partner who can provide specialist expertise , practical support and a forward-thinking approach can make all the difference . Interleasing ’ s guide ‘ A roadmap for the transition to EVs ’ explores a 3-step framework to help your organisation approach the shift to a more sustainable fleet strategically and holistically . See what EV transition will look like and mean for your organisation , your people and the planet .
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AfMA , Australian Corporate Fleet Insights Report , June 2022
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