AX to offer electric replacement vehicles during repairs

Accident management company AX has launched a new initiative where it will give petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicle drivers an electric replacement vehicle while their own vehicle is being repaired following an accident.
 
The EValuate initiative could see the 40,000 motorists AX handles annually experience what it is like to live with an EV.

It will also boost the sustainability credentials of its insurer, fleet and dealership partners while supporting the UK’s transition away from petrol and diesel vehicles.
 
An AX survey found that 44% of motorists think that an EV replacement is an effective way of testing out EV ownership. The survey also revealed that over 18% of motorists are considering purchasing an EV as their next car.
 
Scott Hamilton-Cooper, Chief Commercial Officer at AX, said: “Our industry is uniquely placed to provide consumers a real-world experience of an EV for an extended period, which is significantly longer than traditional test drive schemes. It is a first in the accident aftercare sector and while giving consumers a far more immersive experience of an EV compared to a typical test drive, it will also help our partners to achieve their sustainability goals.
 
“It will bring down average CO2 emissions for our business while helping the fleets, insurers, and dealers we work with to minimise their environmental impact, too. Even if drivers do not go on to purchase an EV, for the duration of the hire period there is a significantly lower environmental impact.”
 
Dan Cripps, Director of Fleet & Logistics at AX, added: “Our fleet is evolving as the nation embraces alternatively fuelled vehicles. By offering motorists the opportunity to test an EV for an extended period in their real-world environment, we can help boost private buyer demand and encourage more people to embrace electric vehicles. Having transitioned to an EV 12 months ago, I know there are adjustments to make but these will be understood and overcome quite quickly.”
 
EValuate will also be available through the modular incident management provider Motor Assist.