Connected Car
Connected technology is vital for planning charging and calculating mileage reimbursement, say UK fleet operators. The nationwide organisation representing UK fleet managers has declared telematics to be “almost essential” for any fleet looking to introduce electric vans and work cars. Minimising charging costsOther fleets are paying closer attention to charging costs, rather than vehicle uptime, and trying to minimise ultra-rapid motorway charging, while maximising home charging. “Low operating costs are an essential part of their electrification objectives,” said Lightbody. Finding charge pointsConnected vehicle technology is also helping fleets to plan routes in areas where public charging infrastructure is limited.