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Positivity towards electric vehicles reaches all time high, according to the AA
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A report by Logistics UK Van Gold Partner, the AA, reveals positivity towards electric vehicles (EVs) is at an all-time high among operational fleets.
The Operational Fleet Insight Report was launched in collaboration with Rivus Fleet Solutions and demonstrated that 67% of fleet decision makers are likely to adopt EVs within the next five years, an increase compared to 23% in 2017, when the first report in the series launched.
The report notes that 82% feel the quality of EVs on offer has improved since last year and 84% believe the range from manufacturers has improved. This is a vast improvement when compared to a 2019 EV study by Logistics UK in which many operators noted their frustration with the limited vehicle-type choices available, with many calling for a wider range of models to be developed.
Based on research involving more than 500 fleet managers, the report revealed positivity around EVs has also extended to the long-term cost benefits, with almost two thirds (65%) believing that EVs have better whole life costs than diesel or petrol and 66% of fleet managers recognising that EVs require less servicing.
However, infrastructure remains a barrier with almost a third of respondents noting the lack of charging points across the country, and the workplace, as an issue. Logistics UK is aware of the challenges surrounding charging capacity and infrastructure and welcomes the government’s commitment to develop an EV infrastructure strategy aimed at enabling an efficient refuelling network for both cars and LCVs. Logistics UK is calling for a fair and equitable way of funding energy supply increases to provide greater certainty to operators looking to upgrade their fleets.
Gavin Franks, Director of Business Services at the AA, comments: “It is positive to see that there is a much greater awareness among fleets about the benefits of EVs, despite the concern over lack of charging points across the country and at work being the main barriers to take-up. Infrastructure is improving on an almost daily basis as investment in charging points is paying off and looking ahead, while there is still a way to go with suitable HGV EV models, we expect fleets will see a change quicker than they anticipate with Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and the pace of adoption will pick up further.”
*www.logistics.org.uk/van
Published On: 14/10/2021 16:00:00
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