Beev vs car brokers: which partner should you choose?
At a time when companies are accelerating their energy transition, choosing the right partner to electrify their business is a key factor. vehicle fleet becomes strategic. Visit electric cars whether Electric SUVs, electric city cars, electric compacts or even electric vans are no longer simply vehicles to be acquired, but elements of a global ecosystem that includes leasing, installation of recharging stationstechnical management and optimisation of TCO.
Two players are vying for this market: the car brokersspecialists in the search for competitive prices, and Beev, a company specialising in the electric mobility in companies. On the surface, the two meet the same need. In practice, their proposals are radically different.
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Fleet electrification: a global approach, not just a transactional one
The car brokers s main task is to negotiate advantageous prices with multiple dealers. They allow you to compare leasing offersThis gives you access to a wide range of models and attractive purchase terms. For a company wishing to renew its internal combustion fleet on an identical basis, their intervention is effective.
But electrifying a fleet does not simply mean replacing combustion engines with batteries. It involves :
- Choose models that are adapted to business uses (delivery, roaming, management, logistics, etc.).
- Manage theinstallation of home charging stations and on site.
- Optimise green tax (environmental bonus, depreciation of electric car, TVS).
- Ensure the ZFE compliance.
- Controlling total operating costs (TCO).
- To manage everything in an integrated technological environment.
On all these aspects, the car brokers are showing their limitations. Their service generally stops when the rental or purchase contract is signed. Operational management, technical and regulatory support, and post-delivery services are left to the client company.
Beev: an integrated player in B2B electric mobility
Beev stands out for its systemic approach. A specialist in electric mobilityThe company is involved at every stage of the energy transition, with a global vision focused on performance, compliance and operational simplicity.
Its pillars of intervention :
A catalogue of vehicles tailored to business needs
Beev offers access to more than 12,000 models of electric cars, rechargeable hybrids, Electric SUVs, electric city cars, electric compacts and electric vans from all the brands. This diversity allows us to choosing the right vehicle for every use, with no manufacturer constraints.
All-in-one leasing packages
Unlike brokers who limit themselves to simple leasing offers, Beev includes :
- The chosen electric vehicle.
- L'installation of recharging points for professionals or at home.
- Maintenance, warranty and assistance.
Access to the fleet management platform
Turnkey installation of charging stations
Beev provides end-to-end support for the deployment of IRVE (Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure) :
- Site audit and definition of requirements.
- Installation on site or at employees' premises.
- Maintenance, supervision and technical support.
No more going back and forth with several service providers: just one contact, one contract.
Technology management, green taxation and CSR compliance: Beev goes further
A tailor-made Fleet Manager tool to manage the transition
Managing a electric fleet cannot be done blindly. Real vehicle autonomy, planning of recharging, technical alerts, optimisation of the TCOThese are all essential data that companies need to master if they are to reap the benefits of their energy transition.
With this in mind, Beev has designed a Fleet Manager tool dedicated to electric vehicles. This technological solution, accessible via an intuitive interface, enables the entire fleet to be supervised in real time. Key features include :
- Real-time monitoring of recharging (condition, duration, location, energy consumption).
- TCO optimisation thanks to consolidated cost reports (leasing, energy, maintenance).
- Scorecards on CSR indicators (avoided emissions, EPZ compliance, ESG integration).
- Maintenance scheduling and proactive alerts on the condition of the batteries or the need to replace them.
- Vehicle geolocation and history of business trips.
The tool is designed for fleet managers who want to move away from manual or sparse management. Thanks to an open API, it can also interface with existing accounting or HR tools. Unlike car brokers, who don't offer any technological solutions, Beev allows you to manage your car's fleet more easily. proactive, data-driven management and perfectly adapted to the specific challenges of electromobility.
Tax and regulatory support
Beev's teams provide comprehensive support to maximise tax benefits:
- National and local aid (environmental bonusconversion premium).
- TVS exemptions, specific depreciation.
- Integration into cost accounting.
- Monitoring regulatory obligations (EPZ, CSR, ESG).
A support not available from brokerswho have neither the resources nor the expertise to guide companies on these issues.
Integration of CSR objectives
Beev aligns itself with its customers' CSR policies by offering :
- A carbon footprint for the fleet.
- Impact indicators.
- An ongoing reduction strategy.
Comparison table: Beev vs car brokers
| Criteria | Beev | Car brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle catalogue | Multi-brand, adapted to business uses | Multi-brand, adapted to business uses |
| Financing offers | Leasing including IRVE, services, management | Leasing or purchase only |
| Charging stations | Turnkey audit, installation and maintenance | Out of scope |
| Fleet management tool | Fleet Manager platform dedicated to EVs | No management solution |
| Tax & grants | Full optimisation (bonus, TVS, depreciation) | Full optimisation (bonus, TVS, depreciation) |
| ZFE / CSR compliance | Reporting, regulatory monitoring, ESG indicators | Not taken into account |
| Technical support | EV and IRVE specialists, dedicated hotline | No structured follow-up |
| Global approach | Strategic, long-term, centralised | Transactional, short-term |
Conclusion: Beev, a unique partner for controlled electric mobility
In a context where electrification is becoming a strategic priority, the car brokers offer only a partial solution, focusing on vehicle trading. Beev, on the other hand, offers a comprehensive solution: choosing the right electric vehicles, tailor-made leasing offers, installation of bollards, technology management, tax optimisation, CSR management.
With its Fleet Manager fleet management toolits support for theinstallation of recharging points for professionals and its offers designed to reduce TCOBeev embodies the new generation of partners for the electric mobility for businesses.
For the fleet managers in search of simplicity, performance and sustainability, Beev is the strategic choice par excellence.
Our resources on long-term leasing
- Electric car and charging point guides, Professionals, Electric cars
