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The regulatory context: what do you need to know?
The process of electrifying a vehicle fleet must take account of the regulatory context and meet the requirements of existing regulations.
In particular, there is theMobility Orientation Law (LOM Act), which will come into force on 26 December 2019, will aim tosupporting and promoting the switch to electric vehicles for private and professional customers.
Don't hesitate to consult our article dedicated specifically to the subject ofLOM Act.
For more information on the regulatory context, and in particular the LOM law, please see also our complete guide to the electric vehicle fleet.
You can also find all the government's information on the LOM Act on the dedicated page atecologie.gouv.fr.
How do you convince employees to buy an electric vehicle?
The first way for a company to equip its employees with electric vehicles is to convince them of the benefits of using them. relevance of this acquisition. Before you start renewing your fleet of vehicles, it's essential to find out what your employees think about switching to electric vehicles and whether they agree with this approach.
The challenge is to make your employees aware of the benefits of switching to electric vehicles, both for your company and for them as users of these vehicles.
If your company's employees are sensitive to the deployment of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), it will be appropriate for you to highlight theecological and environmental interest to equip itself with a fleet ofelectric cars.
In addition, the strengthening of the regulatory framework in favour of the development of clean cars is an essential variable to communicate to your employees in order to highlight the need to make the transition to electric vehicles.
To find out more on this subject, read our article onways of convincing your employees to buy an electric car.
Obstacles to electrification
Nevertheless, it is possible that some of your employees are against switching to electric for various reasons:
- Non-belief in electricity
- Lack of knowledge of the electricity market
- Reluctance to change vehicles
- Concerns about recharge time and theautonomy of the vehicle
- Complexity of the switch to electric
- Lack of financial capital
These are just some of the reasons why employees may be reluctant to buy an electric vehicle.
In addition, atBeevwe have developed the article10 myths about electric cars.
The company's challenge is to overcoming these reservations and offer its employees solutions that suit them.
Our support at Beev
AtBeevwe are proposing a turnkey solution which will enable :
- make up for the current lack of information on the electric vehicle market
- defuse the complexity of switching to electric vehicles
We will support you throughout your project with the aim of simplify this complex process that the electrification of a company fleet represents.
Determine the model of electric vehicle best suited to your employees
The type ofelectric vehiclesyou choose for your employees will depend on a number of factors linked to their needs:
- their use
- their function
- the nature of their journeys
- the price of the vehicle
- delivery times
The choice of electric vehicle model will depend on the functions carried out by the employees,according to the nature, frequency and duration of their journeys.
If your employees are used to travelling long distances in the course of their duties, it would be a good idea toturn to acommercial vehiclewith a high degree of autonomysuch asPeugeot e-ExperttheCitroën ë-Berlingo Vanor theNissan Townstar Electric.
On the other hand, if your employees use their company cars for more limited journeys, mainly in town, for example to make local trips to other company offices, they won't need an electric van.
Indeed, if employees' travel needs are limited to local journeys, it will be more interesting to equip them with a model of electric city car, adapted to city driving, such as theRenault Twingo ZE, l'Opel Corsa-e or the Peugeot e-208.
The price of the vehicle is also a variable to be taken into account, depending on the budget you have available for renewing your vehicle fleet. The budget also depends on the number of employees requiring a company car for business travel and, once again, the nature and length of these journeys.
In addition, atBeevWe are also proposing the acquisition ofelectric vehicles leasedwith a range of rental options for professionals:
In addition, the current problem of longer delivery times for electric vehicles, mainly due tothe shortage of semi-conductorsThis can also be a factor if your business requires company electric vehicles within a fairly tight timescale.
This variable can lead you to choose one vehicle rather than another, depending on its availability at the time of purchase.
You can now read our article onThe 8 electric cars immediately available from Beev.
Determining the most suitable recharging solution
Once you've decided on the model of electric vehicle you'd like to use, you'll then need to decide on the type of recharging you'd like to offer your employees, based on the characteristics and specific features of your fleet.
You will need to determine :
- the type of charging point (single or double bollard, connected or unconnected, free-standing or wall-mounted, etc.),
- the power of the terminal
- the location of your recharging points (in your company car park/at the employee's home),
- use of charging points (free/paid)
In the case of the installation of charging points in the workplace, it is possible to offer a free recharging solution accessible to all your employees. In this case, the cost of top-ups will be deducted directly from your energy bill, allowing you to limit your costs linked to charging point consumption.
NOTES FROM 1ᵉʳ JANUARY 2025, FREE CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES AT WORK WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES.
However, it should be noted that in the case of an installation on the company site, and if the building housing your company car park is concerned, you will also have to take into account the pre-equipment phase. This is an essential step in preparing the car park for the installation of charging stations for electric vehicles.
In the case of installation of a recharging point at the employee's homeHowever, your company will need to be able to reimburse the costs of its business use, which may involve higher costs.
Tax benefits for your company
Electrifying your company fleet also has a number of advantages. tax benefits that are important to know. The acquisition ofelectric vehiclesfor your employees comes withfinancial assistance for purchases.
This aid covers both the purchase and maintenance ofelectric vehicle rentalincluding the introduction of theenvironmental bonusfor professionals, but also for the general public.conversion premiumThis can be combined with the environmental bonus. But they also apply to purchases or leases, as well as tothe installation of recharging pointsfor these vehicles.
There is also theAdvenir grantThe scheme, which is open to professionals, allows companies to cover 20 % of the cost, excluding tax, of supplying and installing charging points. What's more, switching to electric vehicles means undeniable savings in use compared with the costs associated with the use of internal combustion vehicles.
According to the results obtained by the associationUFC-Que Choisirand reported in an article published by theAvere-FranceThe savings made through use, combined with purchase subsidies, will make the electric car a reality".up to 5 % less expensive than a combustion equivalent, even 28 % for a second-hand model and up to 37 % for a third-hand vehicle".
To find out more about the particularities of electrifying a car fleet, consult our complete guide on the subject and ensure the best possible use of your fleet. making your electric transition a success.
Conclusion
Equipping employees withelectric vehiclesrepresents a number of challenges that need to be addressed and thought through in advance. First of all, it's important to explain to your employeesthe importance of switching business fleets to electric vehiclesto get them on board and facilitate the electrification process.
It is also essential to find the rightthe right support to ensure successof the project and renew its fleet in the best possible way, without difficulty. So you need to find the right type of electric vehicle for your employees' business needs, as well as the most suitable type of charging point and recharging solution.
To achieve this, our expertsBeevare there to advise and support you as best they can in renewing your fleet.
Have you answered all these questions? Then you already have a clear vision of your project and the steps you need to take to equip your employees withelectric vehicles.
For more information, we've put together a guide to this topic to explore the different aspects in depth:
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We'll also be delighted to answer any further questions you may have, and to help you make the switch to electric vehicles. Don't hesitate to call on us to make your project a reality.
