{"id":6416,"date":"2020-07-05T18:01:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-05T16:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/?p=6416"},"modified":"2020-07-05T18:01:41","modified_gmt":"2020-07-05T16:01:41","slug":"evs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/2020\/07\/05\/evs\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 most common mistakes to avoid when adding EVs to your fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve done the research, weighed the pros and cons and you\u2019re ready to add electric vehicles to your fleet. Now\u2019s the perfect time to take advantage of the lessons learned by early adopters to ensure you don\u2019t make the same mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive into the five of the most common mistakes to avoid when adding EVs to your fleet.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Choosing the wrong vehicles<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With a growing list of electric models available on the market, choosing the right model of EV to fit your fleet\u2019s unique needs might feel overwhelming. There are many factors to consider to get the right balance of vehicle range, size, and of course cost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why Geotab created the EV Suitability Assessment (EVSA)<\/a>. Powered by the largest dataset for real-world EV performance, the Geotab EVSA offers data-driven recommendations to help make the transition to electric as seamless as possible for fleets.<\/span><\/p>\n

The EVSA makes it easy to analyze your fleet’s unique driving profiles and patterns to identify the vehicles best suited for EV replacements. Users will receive personalized make and model recommendations that take into consideration: EV availability in the local market, daily range requirements and financials related to procuring and operating the EVs. The recommendations reflect real-world conditions that factor in performance in extreme weather. They\u2019ll receive a fleet electrification blueprint, which analyzes the total cost of ownership and reveals the cost and emissions comparison of switching to EVs.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Overlooking EV incentives<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to EV incentives, it pays to be in the know. However, while many governments around the world continue to roll out electric vehicle tax credits and purchase incentives, the public isn\u2019t always aware of the incentives available to them. A 2019 consumer poll by Morning Consult <\/a>showed that 84% of respondents were unsure whether incentives were available to electric vehicle buyers in their state.<\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on location, fleet owners may not only have access to purchase incentives, but also added savings including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n