Fleet electrification: where to start?

Switching a company fleet to electric vehicles is a big decision, and the most common mistake is starting by choosing the cars. The right starting point is the numbers: how your fleet moves today, where it parks, and how much it consumes. The whole study is built on these numbers.

Step 1: Gather your current movement data

Before any calculation, you need a clear picture of your current fleet:

• Vehicle count and types: passenger cars, vans, light trucks — each type has different electric alternatives.
• Daily kilometres per vehicle: the most important number in the study, because it sets the required range and battery size.
• Where vehicles park at night: at the company depot? With drivers? This determines where chargers go.
• Current fuel consumption: from actual fuel bills, not estimates.

Step 2: Identify the first candidates for switching

The whole fleet doesn't have to switch at once. The best vehicles to start with are those that:

• Cover predictable, repeatable daily distances within the range of available electric vehicles.
• Return every night to a fixed location where a charger can be installed.
• Are due for replacement soon anyway in the fleet cycle.

Starting with a clear first group gives you real experience with your own numbers before scaling up.

Step 3: Design the charging before the cars

The charger is not an accessory — it is half the project. The core design questions:

• How many vehicles need to charge at the same time?
• Is charging overnight at the depot, or during daytime stops?
• Can the current meter and supply handle the load, or does the site need an upgrade?
• Can the building roof or parking canopies produce part of the charging electricity from the sun?

Step 4: Calculate the full picture

A good study compares the current situation with the proposed one in numbers: energy consumption, electricity cost versus fuel, and charging needs. All results remain indicative estimates that depend on your actual data and current tariffs — which is why the study starts from your bills and your numbers, not general averages.

How we help

Our fleet study starts from your numbers: we review movement and fuel data, identify the first candidates, and design the charging path with approved partners. Request a fleet study from the Mobility page and the team will get in touch.