Is your long-term strategy still relevant?
We all know the idea that electric fleets were once purely about sustainability. But times have changed.
While sustainability remains important, we see growing financial pressure. Companies are forced to balance environmental impact with affordability. How can you adapt your long-term strategy to this new reality?
1. Sustainability versus costs
Electric vehicles (EVs) offer advantages such as lower consumption costs and less maintenance. Yet they also bring challenges. Consider the high purchase price, investment in charging infrastructure and uncertainty about residual values.
Companies therefore need to develop a strategy that combines sustainability with financial affordability. This means including flexibility and cost optimisation as core values in your fleet policy.
2. Residual values and risk management
The residual value of electric vehicles are still difficult to predict. Where sustainability used to be the most important factor, it is now also essential to to include the entire life cycle of a vehicle and the residual value in the strategy.
With a strategic approach, companies can better manage these financial risks and protect their business from unexpected costs.
3. Optimising the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Data is an invaluable key to success. By monitoring and analysing driving behaviour, damages and costs of charging facilities, fleet managers gain the insights needed to make informed decisions.
In addition, flexible mobility solutions, such as mobility budgets and alternative transport options, offer additional opportunities to reduce operational costs and reduce the number of vehicles in your fleet.
The future of electric fleets requires a strategic approach that goes beyond sustainability alone. Companies that find the balance between environmental and financial goals can not only achieve their environmental goals, but also optimise their costs and strengthen their competitive position.