The transition to electric vehicles is a crucial step in helping to achieve the UK’s Net Zero target. New government plans unveil a ban on selling new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars that will come in full force from 2035 in an attempt to achieve the UK’s Net Zero target to emit no carbon by 2050.
In addition, there are another 145,000 charging points set to be installed on the roads across the UK to help reach this goal.
According to a new survey conducted by Centrica Business Solutions, UK businesses are planning to spend £15.8bn on electric vehicles (EVs) between April 2021 and March 2022, a 50% increase in spending from the previous year.
As a business owner, you can create meaningful change and tackle the climate change issue by transitioning to electric vehicles and providing dedicated EV charging points for your employees. Whether it’s a hotel, car park, office, factory, warehouse, restaurant, stadium, leisure centre, retail or commercial property, an electric vehicle charging unit could benefit both your employees and customers.
In this blog, we’ve highlighted the key benefits of switching your fleet to electric vehicles and how this will enhance your organisation and help the fight towards a more climate-conscious future:
1. Lower carbon emissions
When it comes to electric vehicles, the sustainability factor is a key element that should prompt you to make the switch to the greener alternative.
By transitioning your fleets to EVs, you can significantly reduce your carbon footprint as well as global gas emissions, thus becoming a more sustainable and eco-friendly organisation.
Electric vehicles have zero tailpipe emissions, hence why switching to fully electric vehicles will reduce the environmental impact of your transportation and strengthen your sense of social responsibility as an organisation.
2. Reduced fuel and maintenance costs
The cost per kWh of electricity and the maintenance costs are far lower compared to diesel or petrol cars, therefore, electric cars have a reduced cost of ownership. While electric vehicles have fewer moving parts in the engine than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, you should still consider maintenance costs, such as tyres and wear and tear.
Without an ICE, you don’t have any oil to change or valves to clog, which makes electric vehicles an ideal solution that can help protect the wider natural environment and achieve considerable long-term savings.
3. Enhanced employee satisfaction
Besides your business, implementing an EV charging infrastructure can provide multiple benefits for your employees too. For instance, providing smart-charging facilities will encourage drivers to become more confident and your employees to purchase electric cars for personal use and reduce their environmental impact.
Apart from lower fuel costs, better commute and a reduced risk of breakdowns, your commitment to becoming a more sustainable and forward-thinking organisation will drive your employee engagement, enhance your reputation and most importantly, improve their health and safety through less exposure to toxic gas emissions.
To stay ahead of the curve as a fleet manager, it’s important to do your research and regularly review your telematics data to optimise your fleet.
4. Lower running and maintenance costs
One of the most straightforward arguments for fleet electrification is what it does to your ongoing costs. Electricity is considerably cheaper per mile than petrol or diesel, and for vehicles covering high mileages day to day, that difference adds up meaningfully over time.
Maintenance costs also tend to be lower. Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts than internal combustion engine vehicles, which means less that can go wrong and less that needs regular attention. There are no oil changes, no exhaust systems and no clutches to replace. For a fleet where vehicles are in constant use, reduced downtime and lower service costs are a genuine operational advantage.
The upfront cost of electric vehicles has also become more competitive, and for businesses installing on-site charging, the Workplace Charging Scheme currently provides grant funding of up to £500 per socket to offset installation costs.
Get in touch with us
At EV Charging Company, we proudly offer comprehensive fleet charging installation services tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses.We work with businesses across the North West to design and install commercial EV charging solutions that suit the practical demands of fleet operation. If you would like to understand your options, our team is happy to talk through your requirements and carry out a free site survey.
Let EV Charging Company help you start your EV journey today.
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