This Report presents findings from the Accelerate EV Fleet Program, detailing lessons learned in delivering battery electric vehicle subscriptions to commercial fleets.
Report extract
This report presents key insights and lessons learnt from the Accelerate EV Fleet Program, which supports commercial businesses in adopting battery electric vehicles (BEVs) through Origin 360 EV Fleet’s subscription service. The focus is on practical challenges and enablers encountered during fleet electrification. Key findings included:
- Engagement with major Fleet Management Organisations (FMOs) revealed a strong focus on internal combustion engine (ICE) leasing, highlighting a gap in EV-specific support services. This suggests a need for FMOs to expand their EV offerings to better assist fleet customers.
- EV drive days were trialled as a tool to overcome employee hesitations about EV technology. These events proved effective in building trust and familiarity, indicating that experiential learning is critical for workforce acceptance.
- Data-driven approaches using fuel card data helped identify vehicles suitable for replacement with EVs, demonstrating the value of analytics in targeting fleet electrification opportunities. However, slow lease expiry timelines continue to delay fleet turnover to EVs.
- Home charging infrastructure remains a barrier, particularly for renters and apartment residents, underscoring the need for innovative charging solutions and policy support to enable broader access.
