New Fleet News report lights the way to a smooth electric transition

Fleet News has published a digital report offering advice to any business taking those first steps into the world of electric vehicles, while laying out the challenges to those yet to start their transition.

Companies operating fleets of cars and vans have less than seven years until they will no longer be able to buy full petrol and diesel vehicles.

For many, that means a maximum of two replacement cycles.

Yet a large proportion have not started to consider the implications for their businesses; some have no plans to look at electric vehicle scenarios until close to the 2030 deadline, according to Fleet News surveys.

A few still believe the Government will soften its stance and push back the deadline due to the current supply delays.

These businesses are playing a high-risk strategy: transitioning to electric is rarely straightforward.

Among the many considerations are the installation of workplace charging infrastructure, reimbursement policies and the possible reworking of daily workflows and journey plans to accommodate vehicles, particularly light commercial vehicles, with less range.

The Fleet News Beginner’s Guide to Running an Electric Fleet will help companies to take those first steps, offering advice to speed up and simplify the process.

“From planning your policy, setting up a workplace charging infrastructure, navigating public charging and understanding home charging solutions to battery health, charging times, reimbursement options and the role of driver training, this indispensable Fleet News report will help you on your journey,” said Fleet News group editor Stephen Briers.

It also details the electric vehicles coming soon from Audi, BMW, Cupra, Ford, Kia, Hyundai, Peugeot, Polestar, Tesla, Vauxhall, Volvo and Volkswagen.

Report sponsors Allstar, ATS Euromaster, Europcar, Northgate Vehicle Hire, Zenith and Webfleet also offer their advice for a smooth and speedy transition.