EV & Sustainability-EV Best Practices - Financial & Strategic Aspects of Electrification

EV Best Practices - Financial & Strategic Aspects of Electrification

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In this discussion, Linda Ellis from UC Pharma shares insights on their fleet electrification journey focusing on financial and strategic aspects. They began with an unintentional pilot of EVs, analyzing total cost of ownership (TCO), maintenance, and fuel savings, using data-driven scenario planning to justify EV adoption aligned with corporate goals. A critical financial strategy was adopting closed-end leases to mitigate short-term risks. Infrastructure challenges were highlighted, including installing EV chargers at company-owned sites and leveraging government incentives, while balancing complexities like geographic differences in electricity rates. Key partnerships with OEMs, utility providers, and fleet management companies proved essential for success. Linda emphasized the importance of driver experience, simplified charging apps, and benchmarking data within a supportive ecosystem. For phased electrification, she recommends starting with compensation vehicles or, when mandated, collaborating with talent and sales teams to optimize driver selection. The discussion underscores engaging multiple stakeholders, using real data, and being adaptable for successful fleet electrification.

Keywords

fleet electrification

total cost of ownership

closed-end leasing

infrastructure deployment

collaboration with OEMs

driver surveys

closed-end leases

EV infrastructure

government incentives

driver experience