According to US data analytics and advisory firm Escalent, nearly six in ten EV fleet decision-makers are not fully aware of the financial assistance available to them. Although they expect to learn about EV grants from dealerships, the leading source of information is actually word of mouth. To address this gap in knowledge, Escalent has created the Fleet Advisory Hub.
The Fleet Advisory Hub provides reports from experts on key topics based on audience input as well as perspectives from decision-makers on challenges they face. It also offers product and service providers insights based on the opinions, ideas and pain points of an audience of commercial vehicle and fleet decision-makers. The site includes data from more than 12,000 businesses representing over 1,000,000 vehicles.
Lucas Lowden, Insights Consultant and Program Lead of Fleet Advisory Hub, believes that dealers have an opportunity to educate their customers on the availability of funds to spur EV adoption. The research conducted by the Fleet Advisory Hub has revealed that fleet decision-makers’ interest in EV adoption is heavily dependent on the efficiency and wide availability of infrastructure support, and that paying for charging solutions tops their list of concerns.
The Fleet Advisory Hub also found that the current limited distribution of public chargers and the associated charging downtime compared with the ubiquity and speed of gas stations is a major concern for fleet decision-makers. To encourage adoption of EV fleet applications, EV product manufacturers and service providers must consider these concerns and find ways to address them.
FAQ
Q1: Are electric car batteries recyclable?
A1: Yes, electric car batteries are recyclable.
Q2: Are electric car chargers free?
A2: It depends on the charger and the location. Some electric car chargers are free, while others may require a fee.
Q3: Can electric car batteries be rebuilt?
A3: Yes, electric car batteries can be rebuilt with the right tools and knowledge.
