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Support the Transition to Electric Commercial Vehicles
Develop the knowledge and confidence to support customers, drivers and fleet operators as they transition to electric vans and trucks. This practical course provides the essential technical and operational understanding needed to answer common questions, promote best practice and support the successful adoption of electric commercial vehicles.
Course Overview
As electric vans and trucks become an increasingly important part of commercial fleets, understanding how they operate is essential. This practical course provides learners with a clear overview of electric commercial vehicle technology, charging infrastructure, operational considerations and fleet management principles.
Through practical examples and industry insights, learners will explore the challenges and opportunities of fleet electrification, helping them provide informed guidance to customers and drivers. The course equips delegates with practical knowledge they can apply immediately to support the safe and effective operation of electric commercial vehicles.
"I got from the course everything and more than I expected and it was well presented by the trainer Tim"
John Penny, Fraikin Ltd
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for professionals supporting customers, drivers and fleet operators transitioning to electric vans and trucks. Whether you're new to electric commercial vehicles or looking to strengthen your knowledge, this course provides practical skills that can be applied immediately.
Ideal learners:
- Sales Professionals: Build confidence when discussing electric commercial vehicles with customers.
- Account Managers: Support fleet customers through the transition to electric vehicles.
- Customer Service Teams: Respond confidently to operational and technical enquiries.
- Operational Support Teams: Strengthen knowledge of electric vehicle technology and best practice.
- Fleet Managers & Operators: Improve understanding of electric commercial vehicle operations.
- New Starters: Develop a strong foundation in electric van and truck technology.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of electric van and truck technology.
- Explain charging options and infrastructure requirements.
- Recognise the factors affecting vehicle range and efficiency.
- Support customers transitioning to electric commercial vehicles.
- Understand total cost of ownership principles.
- Identify operational considerations for electric fleets.
- Communicate technical information with confidence.
- Apply practical knowledge to everyday fleet operations.
Key Benefits
This course provides practical knowledge that can be applied immediately to support customers, improve operational confidence and encourage the successful adoption of electric commercial vehicles.
Key benefits include:
- Build confidence in electric commercial vehicle technology.
- Improve understanding of charging and range management.
- Strengthen operational and technical knowledge.
- Support customers with accurate, practical advice.
- Improve confidence in fleet electrification discussions.
- Promote best practice across commercial vehicle operations.
- Apply practical knowledge in day-to-day roles.
Driven By You - Bespoke as you want it
Does this course sound like it could benefit a number of people in your business?
Consider our Driven By You option - bespoke courses and content, built to fit your needs, your budget, and your timescale. From small team sessions for 5 staff members to large-scale projects with 400+ participants, we can deliver it all.
No, as well as facilitating the courses online via MS Teams, we can deliver the course at any location – whether this is at our office or at a venue of your choosing.
As an Advisory guide Price, instructor-led online courses for 10 people start from £2,900 + VAT. Final pricing is bespoke and will depend on your chosen content, delivery requirements, business needs, and overall programme scope. Get in contact with us for a bespoke proposal at [email protected]
We would advise a maximum of 12 delegates per course but we can discuss any individual requirements with you to suit your needs.
Yes absolutely, we can work with you to ensure the course is exactly right for your colleagues.
We would not recommend this. For the best experience we advise each delegate should have their own laptop/iPad with a working microphone and camera.
Meet the Trainer
Tim Campbell
Tim has 30 years’ experience in the UK commercial vehicle industry, he has worked at National Fleet and Director level working for both contract hire and leasing companies and also two van and truck manufacturers. He has helped in the setting up of three manufacturers contract hire and leasing companies also helping train the staff and management. For over 15 years he headed up the UK's largest commercial vehicle market research company as well as offering training and consultancy services to many UK and European household names.
As far as training is concerned he has worked with major commercial vehicle manufacturers such as Ford, Vauxhall, Fiat, Iveco, Nissan, Opel, Citroen, and Renault as well as speaking at conferences around the world, specifically in Europe, North America, Dubai and India. He also has extensive knowledge of designing and producing training material on commercial vehicles as well as acting as the Master Trainer for European OEM's.
Pricing
This live Instructor-led course runs from 9.30am - 3.30pm
Also included...
- Post course workbook to ensure learning is embedded and translated into day-to-day operational practice.
*Book your spaces 2 weeks or more in advance of the course date and receive a £100 discount on the course fee*
Member Fee: £329 + VAT (Full Price £429 + VAT less than 2 weeks before the course date)
Non-Member Fee: £529 + VAT (Full Price £629 + VAT less than 2 weeks before the course date)
Driven by you Bespoke day - POA per group size please enquire by emailing [email protected]
