Evaluating Electric Vehicles as an Option for Fleet Management with Webfleet

Webfleet Solutions Sales B.V. provides clarity in decision-making for new fleets with its new electric vehicle fleet solution. It also ensures the smooth operation of the vehicles. Accurately determining the requirements is essential.

(Zurich) – For most fleet managers, electromobility is uncharted territory. However, those looking to incorporate electric vehicles into their fleet no longer have to jump into the deep end. A new fleet solution for electric vehicles from Webfleet Solutions brings clarity to decision-making and later ensures smooth operations in the field.

Accurately Determining Requirements for Electric Vehicles

The reliability of the fleet often depends on the entire operation. Therefore, the decision to choose an electric vehicle must be based on solid facts: A look at the existing fleet is sufficient for this. Based on the available data, one can assess the current situation and determine the requirements for the electric vehicle – even if only combustion engine vehicles are currently in use.

WEBFLEET, for example, displays fuel consumption, driving behavior, previous trips, kilometers driven, and other important points for the entire fleet or individual vehicles. This provides a clear picture of whether an electric vehicle is a good substitute or if a combustion engine vehicle is more practical and cost-effective.

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Electric Vehicles in Fleet Management

While technology is advancing rapidly, electric vehicles are still unsuitable for some applications: The range is limited, and this also applies to charging infrastructure in some areas. Additionally, the purchase price remains higher than that of conventional vehicles. Mechanical expertise is often only available to a limited extent. Ensuring proper and timely maintenance is an important factor when acquiring an electric vehicle.

However, there are also significant advantages that come into play, especially in fleet management: The operating costs for electric vehicles are significantly lower than for combustion engine vehicles. The most important cost factor, maintenance, is considerably reduced because electric vehicles are “simpler in design.” A combustion engine vehicle can have 2,000 moving parts; an electric vehicle has only 20. Manufacturer Chanje therefore speaks of up to 70% lower maintenance costs for electric vans.

How to Successfully Transition to Electric Vehicles in Daily Operations

Once the electric vehicle is on the lot, fleet and telematics systems facilitate the transition in daily operations. Especially the charging times represent a change for drivers and fleet management. However, new opportunities also arise here.

With WEBFLEET, charging processes in the fleet can be centrally planned. Fleet managers have real-time information on the battery status of each vehicle, the charging status, the remaining charging time, and the remaining range. This allows for planning the order of use or selecting a vehicle based on the remaining range and deciding whether the vehicle needs to “refuel” expensive electricity during peak times. When charging on the go, the driver is shown the locations of the next charging stations via the corresponding terminal in the vehicle.

The Choice of Tires is Also Crucial

In addition, much more data can generally be collected in vehicles to improve performance, CO2 emissions, and cost efficiency. Besides the choice of tires, driving style also significantly affects energy consumption. Here, too, Webfleet Solutions provides important decision-making aids.

It is worthwhile to regularly repeat the fleet analysis. Electromobility is developing rapidly and will soon be an integral part of fleets. To keep pace, the new solution from Webfleet Solutions is continuously being expanded. The experiences and expertise of fleet managers and telematics experts worldwide are incorporated into it.

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