Q. Which fleet vehicles make most financial sense to replace with an EV?
If you are looking to add EVs to your fleet you need to consider a number of factors...
A. Electric vehicles have improved a lot over the last few years, specifically when it comes to their range capabilities. The suitability of EVs will largely depend on your fleet’s application, but there are many options available.
For many light-duty commercial and passenger fleets today’s battery electric vehicles (BEV) will fit the bill. The majority of available BEVs have a rated range of at least 230 miles, meaning they can handle most fleets daily driving needs on a single charge. In our study of over 179,000 North American fleet vehicles, we found that nearly half of them could be replaced with a fully range-capable battery electric vehicle.
In the medium- and heavy-duty sectors it is more nuanced, as some vehicle classes are farther along than others. Electric buses, as well as regional haul and yard trucks, are well on their way, while other industries are just beginning.
One important thing to consider is that an EV’s usable range can be affected by several factors including temperature, payload and speed. To learn more about how temperature affects specific EV makes and models check out our Temperature Tool for EV Range.
If you have any other questions feel free to reach out to us.
Vice President, Sustainability Solutions at Geotab
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