As more companies look to transition to electric vehicles (EVs) for their company fleets, Macquarie spin-out Fleete and Sydney fleet management software company Evenergi have announced a partnership to help make the switch easier.
Fleete provides financing and turn-key electric fleet projects, while Evenergi provides initial feasibility studies and its BetterFleet software to manage the move to electric. The software provides information around charger locations, range and charging demands on the grid, and creates a digital twin of a region.
The partnership comes as businesses are incentivised to invest in EV fleets with the removal of the fringe benefit tax on models worth less than $84,916, and EVs are expected to become more cost effective once the National Electric Vehicle Strategy and emissions standards are put in place. Companies such as IKEA have all-electric-by-2025 targets in place.
Fleete finances, builds, owns, and operates large-scale charging infrastructure for commercial fleets with no up-front costs in a charger-as-a-service model — similar to petrol stations today, except clients pay for the service by subscription. Evenergi is part of a world-first trial by three Sydney bus companies that uses its software to optimise electric bus charging times by syncing with peak and off-peak grid use.
Light commercial vehicles produced 17 Mt of carbon dioxide an equivalents (CO2e) in 2019, according to the then-Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water. Light vehicles, which include passenger cars and utes, make up 62 per cent of transport emissions.
The partnership between Fleete and Evenergi is a step towards reducing emissions from light vehicles and helping businesses make the switch to electric fleets. Fleete CEO Dan Bentham said in a statement: “This partnership allows us to support even more fleet operators on this journey and commit to their low carbon future, today.”
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.
