Mapping out your electrification journey – whether it’s to power your electric fleet or provide charging facilities for customers, visitors, or staff – is vital to avoid expensive mistakes. ‘Plug into progress‘ a guide from Drax, looks at six key elements organisations should consider when planning EV charging infrastructure.
Scoping the route from assessment– through to optimising your investment and embracing future innovations – the guide takes you through, stage by stage as well as offering practical tips.
Here’s a quick look at the considerations…
Assessment
Understanding both your organisation’s operational requirements and its business objectives is key to tailoring a suitable electrification plan. ‘Plug into progress’ digs into analysing fleet data and provides valuable advice for securing internal support.
Installation
The cost and disruption involved in on-site works makes installation the stage organisations most fear. However, with the right planning – you can minimise the operational impact and ensure you’re investing in future-proof solutions.
On the road
Fleet managers need to engage with drivers as early as possible in electrification planning. Understanding the impact the changes will have on day-to-day tasks – and ensuring drivers feel comfortable using charging hardware – will help with a smooth changeover.
Maintenance and operation
Your initial assessment and planning will have set you up for receiving the data you need. Now it’s time to leverage the timely insights your vehicle telematics devices and hardware management platforms provide to maximise efficiencies and minimise downtime.
Sustainability
Learn how to optimise the emissions and cost reductions EVs and charging infrastructure can provide – while measuring the benefits to evidence your sustainability credentials.
Innovation
Look beyond implementation to ensure your fleet and infrastructure stays compliant and benefits from the latest technological developments. It may even be possible to start generating revenue from your investment over the coming years.
The transition to EVs and supporting infrastructure’s a complex business. But you don’t have to go it alone. ‘Plug into progress’ also outlines the benefits of partnering with an electrification expert, like Drax Electric Vehicles, for upfront planning and end-to-end process support.
