Expectations around pool cars and company vehicles are changing rapidly. Where employees once focused mainly on brand, options, or colour, today they ask one simple question: is the car electric? Companies that still have combustion engine pool cars in their fleet will need to adapt their strategy to meet this new standard and avoid future costs and dissatisfaction.
Electric is the new norm
Many employees today see an electric company car as the norm. They expect their employer to be progressive—and most importantly, to offer them the best car for an attractive Benefit In Kind (BIK).
Electric driving has almost become a habit. Employees no longer want to pay extra for a combustion engine, not even for a temporary period.
Smart use of existing pool cars
But what about the vacant cars still in the pool that are not yet electric? There are still employees who prefer to wait a little longer before switching to electric driving. You can satisfy them with a pool car with a combustion engine.
This doesn’t have to be limited to new employees. Existing employees whose car needs replacing can also opt for a pool car instead of ordering a new electric car. This way, you make optimal use of your existing fleet.
Warning: Delay costs money
New combustion engine cars ordered today often stay in your fleet for four to five years. By the time they are released as pool cars, they are difficult to allocate without causing dissatisfaction.
Quick action is needed
Both the market and employees expect progress. Companies that accelerate the move to an all-electric fleet now will not only keep control of their costs, but also strengthen their employer brand.
The company car should remain an asset, not a source of frustration.
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