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THE WHICHEV VIEW: Petrol Vs Public Charging Vs Home Charging – Compared

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As part of its EV Answers series of articles, the expert team at WhichEV take a look at a small commercial vehicles and the fuel cost differences from fossil fuel to public charging to ‘at base’ charging…

Petrol

First, let’s consider range. If you recently decided to fill a 50 litre tank with petrol at £1.55 per litre, then it will have cost you £77.50. That is around 11 gallons and the average petrol vehicle will do around 36 miles per gallon – so that tank will get you just shy of 400 miles. Older, less efficient vehicle that spend most of their time at 20 mph in traffic will get closer to 30 miles per gallon, or even less – so a range of 330 miles for £77.50. Doing the calculation, we have a cost per mile with petrol of 19p to 23p.

Public Charging

You will find some chargers close to 50p per kWh, but maybe the price will be higher. We’ll use 60p for this cost calculation and imagine that you’re using a charger capable of delivering a steady 100kW. Filling a 61.7kWh battery like this, will probably get you to 80% in around 30 minutes, but the last 20% could take another 20-30 minutes as charger technology slows the process as the battery gets full.

Either way, you can pick up 61.7kWh of charge for £37.02. Most drivers do their miles in town and on smaller A roads, where you’re more likely to get close to 270 miles on a charge. To match the range of the petrol vehicle, you’d need to add up to 25% more charge – which would be another £9.23 for a total of £46.28.

Charging at Base

There are various ‘overnight saver tariffs’ to choose from. We will use 9.5p/kWh for 7 hours, but there are other deals available at the time of going to press. Local production from wind/solar as well as battery storage on site can also make a difference to the calculation.

Starting from empty at mid-night, you would pick up 49kWh at £4.65 and then you’ll need to finish with the last 12.1kWh at around 30p each once your overnight rate expires. That’s a total to fill up in one sitting of £8.28. You will need to pick up an additional 15kWh on the second evening – if you want to balance the ranges. That can be done overnight for £1.43.

Cost per mile

Another way to look at the same data, is to calculate the fuel cost per mile for driving 330 miles:-

23p        Petrol

14p        Public Charging

2.9p       Home Charging (E-On)

Before committing to an EV, do some calculations yourself and shop around for a good tariff that makes sense for your lifestyle. Prices are volatile, so our comparison is for guidance only.

Head over to WhichEV to read the full story!

DUTY OF CARE MONTH: Understanding the obligations for fleet managers and choosing the best partners

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In the realm of fleet management, Duty of Care represents a legal and moral obligation to ensure the safety and well-being of drivers and other road users. Given the critical nature of this responsibility, selecting the right Duty of Care suppliers and solutions is paramount. Here’s a guide to steer you in the right direction, based on input from Fleet Summit delegates and suppliers…

  1. Clear Understanding of Legal Obligations:
    • Legislation Comprehension: Familiarise yourself with UK laws concerning fleet management, such as the Health and Safety at Work Act, to understand your Duty of Care obligations fully.
    • Updates & Changes: Choose suppliers who are proactive in updating their solutions as legislation evolves.
  2. Range of Services:
    • Training Programmes: The right supplier should offer training modules to improve driver behaviour and safety.
    • Emergency Assistance: Ensure that solutions offer immediate support in case of accidents or breakdowns.
  3. Data-Driven Insights:
    • Telematics Integration: Modern Duty of Care solutions often integrate telematics data to monitor driving habits, which can be pivotal for identifying risky behaviours.
    • Customised Reports: Opt for suppliers who can provide detailed, customisable reports on driver behaviour, vehicle health, and other key metrics.
  4. Driver Well-being and Health Checks:
    • Regular Health Check-ups: Solutions should include or connect with services that perform regular health assessments of drivers.
    • Mental Well-being: Given the stress of the profession, solutions that also focus on the mental well-being of drivers can be invaluable.
  5. Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection:
    • Routine Inspections: The solution should facilitate or remind managers of regular vehicle inspections, ensuring that all fleet vehicles are roadworthy.
    • Breakdown Services: Quick-response breakdown services can be a crucial part of Duty of Care, minimising downtime and ensuring driver safety.
  6. User-Friendly Interface:
    • Accessibility: Managers should be able to access the system easily, whether through mobile apps or desktop interfaces.
    • Intuitive Dashboards: Dashboards should present data clearly, making it easy for fleet managers to discern patterns or issues.
  7. Reputation and Reviews:
    • Case Studies & Testimonials: Reputed suppliers will typically have testimonials or case studies showcasing successful implementations.
    • Industry Recommendations: Look for suppliers recommended by established fleet industry bodies or associations.
  8. Cost-effectiveness:
    • Transparent Pricing: Ensure there are no hidden fees and that you understand the pricing structure fully.
    • Return on Investment: Consider how the solution might result in long-term savings, whether through reduced accidents, lowered insurance premiums, or improved vehicle longevity.
  9. Scalability & Integration:
    • Integration with Current Systems: Ideally, the Duty of Care solution should integrate seamlessly with your existing fleet management systems.
    • Growth Consideration: As your fleet grows, the solution should be able to accommodate this expansion without major overhauls.
  10. Customer Support:
  • Dedicated Support: Opt for suppliers who offer dedicated, around-the-clock customer support for any issues or queries.

By evaluating Duty of Care suppliers and solutions against these criteria, UK fleet management professionals can ensure that they’re not only meeting their legal obligations but also fostering a safety-first culture within their operations.

Are you looking for fleet Duty of Care suppliers and solutions for your business? The Fleet Summit can help!

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Reduce downtime & increase transparency with better Fleet Maintenance Management

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By BrightOrder

Smart management knows that being proactive is always less costly than being reactive. But outside of standard Preventative Maintenance practices for fleets, what does this really entail in 2023 for the transport industry?

For over 25 years, BrightOrder and its cloud-based maintenance software, EMDECS, has been continually improving how fleets handle maintenance management. And proactivity for BrightOrder means centralised information that provides true transparency and insight to your operations. This means digitisation of work orders and inventory management, live tracking of labour and parts, multi-location management and scalability for your specific needs.

This is an ecosystem that includes everyone involved in the maintenance process to reduce communication silos. It includes 3rd party integrations with tools your operations wants or needs to connect with. EMDECS is also a DVSA Validated IT Systems Provider so driver and vehicle data is seamlessly communicated with governing bodies further reducing friction on your operations.

So what’s stopping you from being more proactive, from building better operations? Reach out to us to set up a call or even a demo of our system.

For more information on BrightOrder solutions check out our website, here.

Join The AA, Danone, NHS and Royal Mail at next month’s Fleet Summit

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Would you like to join 40+ senior fleet professionals at the Fleet Summit? This is your invitation to attend next month’s event for FREE as our guest.

15th & 16th November

Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre – London Heathrow

Register Here

You’ll be matched for a series of pre-arranged, 1-2-1 meetings with suppliers of your choice, plus you’ll have the opportunity to attend insightful and educational seminar sessions.

Overnight accommodation, lunch and refreshments are complimentary. You will also be invited to attend our evening gala dinner with entertainment.

Add your name to the guest list HERE, where you’ll be joining peers representing the likes of:

Danone

JustEat.co.uk

Big Motoring World Ltd.

Royal Mail

T Brown Group

The AA

Whistl

NHS Professionals

Arla Foods

Dundee City Council

Voyage Care

GBA Logistics

FCC Environment

Murdock Builders Merchants

And more…

Click here to book you and/or a colleague a place.

To find out more, contact us today.

Wates accelerates decarbonisation plans with electric fleet investment

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Wates is speeding ahead with plans to decarbonise its commercial van fleet with a major investment to replace 45 small diesel, supervisor vans with new electric cars.

The new electric cars will be used across the Group’s UK-wide fit-out, refurbishment and maintenance services for social housing properties and non-domestic buildings.

Forming part of a long-term plan to electrify its full fleet of commercial vehicles, the investment will be followed by a further 45 electric vehicles in 2024 with a target to electrify 100% of Wates’ supervisor vehicles by the end of 2025.

Decarbonising its service vans forms part of Wates’ Environmental Sustainability Plan and moves the Group closer to its target of becoming carbon neutral in its Group-wide operations by 2025 for its Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

David Morgan, Executive Managing Director of Wates Property Services, said: “In 2021 we introduced the first electric vehicles to our service van fleet, which was an important step in reducing our carbon footprint. We are now making great strides across the group, both in terms of our own operations and the work we are doing on behalf of our customers to decarbonise their buildings.”

Bekir Andrews, Environmental Sustainability Director of Wates Group, added: “Replacing the vans is an important milestone and one of many more to come in reducing our direct carbon emissions as well as helping do our bit to improve local air quality. We have been trialling different electrically powered vans for our operatives and have already started replacing diesel vans where vehicle range and charging infrastructure allow. For our wider company car fleet, we have already introduced measures to phase out combustion engines. We are collaborating with our supply chain partners, customers and industry to meet our near-term science-based targets and progress towards net-zero by 2045.”

EV Charging tops the list of solutions fleet managers need for 2023/24

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EV Charging, Electric Vehicles and Accident Management are topping the list of solutions the UK’s fleet professionals are sourcing for 2023/24, according to our exclusive research.

The findings have been revealed in the run up to the Fleet Summit, which takes place on November 15th & 16th in London and are based on delegate requirements.

Delegates registering to attend are asked which technologies they needed to invest in during 2023/24 and beyond.

Driver Safety and Telematics rounded out the Top 5.

Top 10 solutions being sourced by Fleet Summit delegates 2023/24:

EV Charging

Electric Vehicles

Accident Management

Driver Safety

Telematics

Fleet Software

Servicing & Maintenance

EV FInance & Taxation

Fuel Cards

Contract Hite & Leasing

Sarah Beall, Managing Director at Forum Events & Media, said: “The way we match buyers and suppliers at the Fleet Summit gives us a unique insight into the types of products and services the industry is looking for right now. Not only does it mean we can deliver a highly-targeted B2B event with proven outcomes for all attendees, but we can deliver valuable insights into how the market is developing at what is a hugely exciting time for all stakeholders.”

To find out more about the Fleet Summit, visit https://fleetservicessummit.co.uk.

For more information about the buying trends data and the Fleet Summit, contact Charlotte Russell on 01992 374080 | c.russell@forumevents.co.uk.

It’s time to combat deliberate EV misinformation

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By WhichEV

WhichEV has been on a mission to electrify over the last 5 years. In that time, we have met with a lot of half-truths and ill-informed opinions about electric vehicles in general, but more specifically the manufacturing processes, raw materials, pollution and a host of other issues.

We welcome the initiative kicked off by Robert Llewelyn from Fully Charged and Quentin Willson from ChargeFair – to combat deliberate misinformation in the market.

Time and again, EV drivers have been surveyed and only a tiny fraction ever consider going back to slow, smelly, expensive to run petrol/diesel vehicles. The vast majority are working on strategies to maximise performance and range, while minimising inconvenience and cost.

You can read more about the Llewelyn-Willson initiate here.

EV charging infrastructure for fleets – Where to start

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The simple fact is that electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of transport. A recent report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed that one battery electric car is registered every 60 seconds and that exponential growth in EVs is being accelerated by fleet sales.

It’s clear that those in the fleet industry are well-versed when it comes to the procurement of EVs. However, this is only one part – albeit vital – in any EV transition plans for fleet operations of all sizes and across all sectors.

The challenge often lies in understanding exactly how, and where to start, when it comes to the implementation of effective EV charging solutions that will resonate with both employers and employees.

For those involved, it may seem as though the transition to EV is a huge task. It doesn’t need to be such a daunting journey. Concerns surrounding EV charging simply shouldn’t stall the rollout of cost-effective, efficient and, most importantly, accessible EV charging infrastructure plans.

There may not be a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to EV chargepoint infrastructure – but it is simply about keeping the three ‘Rs’ front of mind – right time, right location, and right speed.

The light at the end of the tunnel is that help from EV and electrical infrastructure specialists – such as SMS – is available.  Working with a trusted partner can make the whole EV transition process simple – helping to deploy and optimise successful small and large-scale EV infrastructure projects from start to finish. From supporting a workable plan and advising on the appropriate EV software and hardware to meet individual fleet needs, to advising on energy trade and supply needs.

If you want to learn more about how SMS can help with your fleet’s transition to EV, please connect with the team at Fleet Summit.

Do you specialise in fleet Duty of Care solutions? We want to hear from you!

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Each month on Fleet Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the fleet market – and in October we’ll be focussing on Duty of Care solutions.

It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help fleet buyers find the best products and services available today.

So, if you’re a supplier of Duty of Care solutions and would like to be included as part of this exciting new shop window, we’d love to hear from you – for more info, contact Chris Cannon on 01992 374096 / c.cannon@forumevents.co.uk.

Here’s our features list in full:

Oct – Duty of Care
Nov – Grey Fleet
Dec – Service, Maintenance & Repair
Jan 24 – Electric & Hybrid Vehicles
Feb 24 – Dash Cams
Mar 24 – Driver Training
Apr 24 – Accident & Risk Management
May 24 – Fleet Management Software
Jun 24 – Telematics/Tracking
Jul 24 – Contract Hire & Leasing
Aug 24 – LPG/Alternative Fuel & Fuel Management
Sept 24 – EV Infrastructure

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You can’t afford to miss November’s Fleet Summit – Here’s why…

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Places are filling up fast at the Fleet Summit – a highly-focused event that brings fleet professionals together with top industry suppliers, offering the very best products & services to help you with your upcoming projects.

15th & 16th November 2023

Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow

Your complimentary pass includes:

  • A personalised itinerary of one-to-one meetings with solution providers
  • Lunch and refreshments included throughout the event.
  • Networking breaks to build valuable connections within your field.
  • A seat at our insightful seminar sessions (included in your itinerary)
  • Free overnight accommodation
  • An invitation to our networking gala dinner with entertainment included

Spaces are extremely limited – Register your free place here.

Or contact us today with any questions you may have about the event.