EV & Sustainability-Best Practices: General Best Practices for Electrification

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In this discussion, Sharon from Roche shares insights on their fleet’s electrification journey, currently at 37% electric vehicles, including PHEVs and BEVs, alongside 61% hybrids transitioning to full EVs. Roche began by analyzing comprehensive driver data to identify suitable candidates for EVs, emphasizing the importance of understanding vehicle capabilities and weather impacts on range. They overcame initial driver skepticism through education, including bi-weekly Q&A sessions and peer chat groups, fostering knowledge sharing. Key challenges included ensuring proper EV training, securing C-suite sponsorship, and managing stakeholder alignment, especially finance. Operationally, Roche supports home charging with some shifts toward driver responsibility for chargers. They highlight monitoring metrics like MPGEs and maintenance savings to demonstrate value. The use of PHEVs serves as a bridge to BEVs, facilitating smoother transitions. Sharon advises ongoing engagement with leadership, driver experience opportunities, and avoiding mandates, favoring organic adoption of EVs for sustainable progress in fleet electrification.

Keywords

fleet electrification

electric vehicles

PHEVs and BEVs

driver education and engagement

sustainable fleet transition