Electrifying corporate fleets brings many advantages but also some challenges. One of the biggest hurdles fleet management must overcome is so-called range anxiety. This fear that an electric vehicle does not have enough range to complete daily tasks can significantly impact the acceptance and use of electric vehicles. In this article, we show you how to help your employees overcome this fear and successfully electrify your fleet.
The Basics of Range Anxiety
Range anxiety is the concern that an electric vehicle does not have enough range to complete the planned route. This fear can be exacerbated by various factors, such as inadequate charging infrastructure or lack of experience with electric vehicles. To overcome this fear, it is important to understand the causes and take targeted measures.
Improved Battery Technology as a Solution
Modern battery technologies offer significantly higher ranges than previous models. New batteries enable electric vehicles to cover greater distances and charge faster. These advances help reduce range anxiety and increase the everyday usability of electric vehicles.
Charging Infrastructure: The Key to Security
A well-developed charging infrastructure is crucial to reducing range anxiety. It is important that companies enable their employees to charge in all possible scenarios:
- Charging at the company site: Providing sufficient charging stations at the workplace.
- Public charging: Offering charging cards that facilitate access to public charging stations.
- Home charging: Supporting the installation of wall boxes to enable home charging.
Charging a company car at home allows the driver high flexibility and ensures that the vehicle is always ready for use. Therefore, this option should be a high priority.
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Training and Sensitizing Company Car Drivers
Training company car drivers is an important step in overcoming range anxiety. Sensitize your employees to an efficient driving style that maximizes range. Show them how to use range apps and plan charging breaks effectively. Well-informed drivers can significantly extend the range of their electric vehicle and reduce range anxiety.
Considering Fleets per Use Case
The greatest fear is caused by the worst-case scenario. The greatest conceivable vacation is often used as a killer argument against electrification. Counter this by flexibly providing combustion vehicles for a certain period when they are actually needed.
Not every fleet needs to be 100% electrified. In some cases, it is more realistic to operate a mixed fleet that includes both electric and combustion vehicles. Consider the specific use cases of your fleet. Decide which vehicles are best suited for which tasks. A flexible fleet strategy can help reduce range anxiety while maximizing efficiency and sustainability.
Conclusion
Electrifying corporate fleets offers numerous advantages but also requires careful planning and implementation to overcome challenges such as range anxiety. By using modern technologies, providing comprehensive charging infrastructure, and targeted training of drivers, range anxiety can be effectively reduced.
