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Companies under pressure to electrify
New government regulations, such as the LOM Act (The French law on mobility) requires companies with more than 50 employees and fleets of more than 100 vehicles to order 10 % low-emission vehicles. The acceleration in the introduction of electric vehicles can be explained in part by the introduction of new legislation that will put an end to the sale of combustion-powered vehicles by 2035.
La European Parliament Environment Committee voted in favour of banning the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2035. This text is reinforced by theoi Climate and Resilience to reduce global CO2 emissions by 20 % in 2025 and 55 % by 2030.
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1. How to choose your electric vehicles?
Le electric vehicle market is varied and diverse, with a wide range of offers for businesses, but it's essential to ask yourself the right questions before choosing the right model.
What are my company's needs?
In order to assess the costs relating to its vehicle fleetIn order to assess your company's needs, you need to carry out an audit. This audit will help you to select reliable and appropriate vehicles based on a number of factors (fuel consumption, distances travelled, traffic zones).
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What is theautonomy necessary for my electric vehicles?
Depending on your company's field of activity, it is crucial to consider the question of autonomy. If your employees need to travel long distances, it will be essential to choose models that allow them to space out recharging sessions as far as possible.
For example, a Opel Corsa-e with its 359 km range, will be better suited to office workers making journeys mainly in urban areas. The Volkswagen ID.3 with 424 km seems a good choice for a salesman who drives a lot during the year. Finally, a electric van type Renault Kangoo e-Tech with its 300 km range is perfect for tradesmen who need to run from one site to another.
What equipment do I need for my employees?
A range of equipment is essential to help your staff work as comfortably as possible:
- GPS: this navigation system will make it easier for employees to get around in unfamiliar areas,
- intra-connectivity: Wifi, Bluetooth and 5G will enable employees to be in constant contact with their customers,
- Heated seats: if your employees have to travel in cold weather, heated seats will significantly improve their comfort,
- a reversing camera: if your company operates bulky electric vans, this will make it easier for your teams to park.
Finally, as well as improving their safety and driving experience, all this equipment will contribute over the long term to the job satisfaction of your employees as well as on their productivity.
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2. Training your staff
Offering specific training to electric vehicle drivers on recharging and driving methods is crucial. This is a fundamental part of a fleet's electrification strategy, and differs from ordinary training.
Turn your employees into economical and responsible drivers
There are a number of fairly minor differences, but they are nonetheless worth noting. means that a driver adopting an electric vehicle will not get the best out of it.
In particular, the car accelerates more sharply and decelerates more sharply. Driving too aggressively also considerably reduces the car's range. battery. All these bad habits will have consequences in terms of safety and efficiency.
Passing on good practice to future drivers through training courses can only benefit your business. These include familiarisation with the vehicles, how to charge electric vehicles and carry out appropriate vehicle checks, as well as courses focusing on safe driving.
Get your employees used to maintaining their electric vehicles
Maintaining an electric vehicle is an important step for employees, both in terms of safety and efficiency at work. Offering in-house training (1 to 2 days) will enable them to :
- Understand the risks associated with electricity (both from the vehicle and from the recharging point),
- identify the source of a simple fault and repair it,
- master safety procedures,
- be familiar with the regulatory context surrounding the electrical environment.
There are even external training courses that can be financed by the Professional Training Account (CPF) to raise your employees' awareness of good practice.
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3. Carry out constant preventive maintenance
It's true that electric vehicles are much easier to maintain, requiring less servicing than their internal combustion counterparts. However, they are still complex machines. They also need a great deal of attention.
Planning a maintenance schedule: the key to organisation?
With the growing popularity of electric vehicles among businesses, it's crucial to minimise fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions, while at the same time extending the longevity of your vehicles. When it comes to your vehicle fleet, it's essential to draw up a maintenance schedule that's carefully tailored to the different models you own.
It's true that maintenance programmes can differ, because not all electric vehicles are identical in terms of needs.
For example, a Tesla Model 3 and a Audi e-tron GT have different maintenance requirements because they do not have the same cooling systems, and their software updates may also differ.
In addition to traditional maintenance, preventive maintenance programmes must be carried out for the vital electrical components of electric cars.
What are the benefits of preventive maintenance?
To ensure that your fleet of electric vehicles is reliable and in good health, it's essential to keep an eye on maintenance, which has a number of advantages:
- Improve efficiency: regular tyre checks keep your tyres properly inflated, which is also a plus for the safety of your staff,
- monitoring the battery to identify any faults more quickly and resolve them in good time,
- in the event of a breakdown, regular maintenance will reduce the time the vehicle is out of action and limit the loss of money.
4. Use tracking technologies
Maintenance helps to guarantee the availability, performance and safety of equipment. Maintenance monitoring technologies make it possible to collect and analyse data on equipment, to better understand its condition and optimise maintenance operations.
What are the different fleet management systems?
Mobile applications for professional electric vehicles offer a range of functions designed to simplify the management and use of vehicles. Using these features, drivers can personalise their driving experience and organise their journeys efficiently.
Here are a few examples of car fleet management tools:
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How can you monitor performance and costs?
In addition to the various fleet management systems, there are also various methods available for assessing the performance and costs associated with a fleet of electric vehicles. These methods include :
- Data capture : The first step towards assessing performance and costs is to capture data. A variety of sources can be used to collect this data, including charging points and telematics systems.
- Examination of the data : Once the data has been collected, a review is required to identify trends and areas for improvement. This review can be carried out manually or using data analysis tools (on-board sensors, cameras, tracking systems).
- Continuous optimisation: the conclusions drawn from examining the data should be used to optimise fleet use and minimise costs. Optimisation can involve various aspects, such as route planning, fleet management and driver training.
Conclusion
Electric vehicles offer many advantages, including lower maintenance costs. By opting for an electric vehicle leasing fleet, companies can further reduce their costs. By following our advice above, companies can further optimise their maintenance costs and benefit from the economic and ecological advantages of electric vehicles.
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