Almost half (45%) of fleet managers operating small and medium-sized fleets are struggling to make the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) according to new research from Alphabet.
Businesses operating small to medium-sized fleets account for the vast majority of the UK’s total fleet, however, Alphabet says that navigating the rapid developments around EV implementation alongside other responsibilities is placing small and medium fleet decision-makers under increasing pressure.
When asked about the importance of fleet in meeting their company’s net zero targets, 79% of small and medium fleet managers acknowledged that it plays a key role.
Employee perception and motivation has also become more of a driving factor, with three out of four respondents (76%) noticing an increase in the number of staff wanting to reduce emissions and drive EVs over the last two years.
As company cars continue to grow the EV market and product choice improves, EVs are becoming more accessible for small and medium fleets.
In fact, four out of five (79%) fleet decision-makers agreed that there are more EVs on the market to suit their needs now.
Despite this positive outlook, most businesses with smaller fleets are still in the early stages of making the switch. More than half (58%) reported that less than 20% of cars in their fleet were currently electrified. Progress looks slower for vans, with two thirds (66%) of these mangers reporting that less than 20% of their van fleets have been electrified.
Growing demand for EVs among employees, coupled with the upcoming deadlines will see fleet managers pressed to grow these proportions in the months and years ahead.
