Where to start with Electric

Certainly, the facts and figures demonstrate that pure electric vehicles like the ID. family can not only help you meet your sustainability goals but can help you improve efficiencies. The cost of charging at home can be less than refuelling a conventional petrol or diesel car and simpler drivetrains and fewer moving parts also help to lower running costs. In addition, electric vehicles currently sit in a lower tax band, offering Class 1A NIC savings to employers and Benefit-in-Kind savings for company car drivers. 

There have also been significant advancements in the charging infrastructure that can help you make the switch and, as we follow our own Way to Zero, we’re working hard to add value here too. Whether it’s helping you and your drivers install a home charger from our preferred wall box supplier Ohme, you can count on us to help with your current and future plans. 

Given the government's Road to Zero Strategy, many fleets are already making the switch. However, when determining whether electric vehicles are right for your business or not – there are some important factors to consider. 

How practical and feasible is charging? 

 To help your drivers make the most of an electric vehicle, you’ll need to consider how convenient it will be for them to charge at home – especially if charging at work is not an option. For instance, you may have drivers living in apartment blocks, or houses without a dedicated parking space. In this case, you may need to investigate other options including kerbside charging or on-street chargers. 

To support your fleet drivers charging their vehicles on-the-go, our We Charge service means they can easily find and use thousands of public charge points across Europe with a single card. An accurate view of charging costs can also help with reimbursement of business mileage rates.