Shared charging can be a game-changer for fleets

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals, explains how the organisation's new charging platform could be a game changer for fleets

At the recent AFP conference, we were pleased to name Evata as the provider for our new shared charging platform, which will allow fleets to offer their electric vehicle (EV) chargers to other vehicle operators on a nationwide basis.

This initiative was born out of AFP research that showed six out of 10 members were interested in this idea, and shared charging could soon become an important third channel for fleets, in addition to home and highway facilities.

Our shared charging committee spent much of last year confirming that such an arrangement was viable – examining everything from booking and availability to pricing and health and safety. As a result, Evata’s technology will be made available for fleet managers through an online portal, while drivers will be given a self-serve mobile app for use when accessing shared infrastructure.

It's an exciting moment. The project has the potential to be a game changer for fleets, we believe, offering convenient, well-priced charging for users, while allowing providers to generate new revenue from chargers that are often expensive to install.

We want to add potential charging providers and users to the new service. Those interested in obtaining further information should contact administration@theafp.co.uk