A growing public charging network will only support fleet electrification if it reflects how vehicles are used in practice. Charger location, vehicle size, dwell times and operational routes can all determine whether infrastructure works for fleets and their drivers.
In the latest BVRLA blog, Paul Ford, Chief Development Officer at associate member Zest, argues that fleet operators need to be involved in planning charging infrastructure from the outset. Their operational insight can help charge point operators and local authorities make better-informed decisions about where and how new facilities are delivered.
Drawing on Zest’s experience of working with drivers and local communities, Paul considers what meaningful collaboration looks like and how it can help ensure investment responds to genuine demand rather than assumptions.
Read the blog to explore why fleets must help shape the next phase of public charging infrastructure: Why fleets must help shape public charging infrastructure.