With the Government banning sales of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 and major cities introducing Clean Air Zones, it is not a surprise that Electric Vehicles (EVs) are increasing their market share fast. But how can making the switch to electric benefit your business?
Make savings on your overall fleet costs:
- Electric vehicles are known for having a higher price tag, but calculating the running costs over the lifetime of the vehicle can tip the ‘Whole Life Cost’ of an EV below a hybrid, petrol or diesel model.
- The fuelling cost per mile of an EV can typically be between 2 to 4 pence per mile, compared to diesel (9 to 11 pence per mile) or petrol (11 to 14 pence per mile).
- There is no Vehicle Excise Duty for zero-emission cars and considerably lower Benefit In Kind rates for pure EVs (0-2%) compared to petrol and diesel (15-37%).
- Switch to electric and your fleet could be exempt from the rollout of fees in Clean Air Zones, for example, London’s Congestion Charging Zone and new zones set to launch in Bath and Birmingham in 2021.
Offset the higher price tag:
- Grants are available from the Government’s Office Zero Emission Vehicles (OSEV) towards the upfront cost of the vehicle (£3,000 for cars and £8,000 for vans).
Get your ev charging strategy right:
- Where your fleet charges will dictate how much it costs to fuel. With over 21,000 EV chargers in over 13,500 public places, it is now easy to find a quick charge location on the move.
- Charging overnight at your workplace or employee’s home will always be the cheapest. There are grants available for the installation of the chargepoints through OZEV’s homecharge and workplace charging schemes.
- Develop an EV charging strategy that meets your needs as your electric fleet grows. Install the right number and type of EV chargers and secure the electricity capacity now to stay ahead as other local businesses switch and place demand on the local network.
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