Whether you’re operating a small fleet of cars or thousands of vehicles ranging from hatchbacks to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), you need to be able to control your costs and retain the agility to evolve. This is especially true when considering new, zero-emission fleet vehicles, which have become a more significant consideration than ever as new regulations and laws make low and zero-emission the future of fleet.

How can you approach electric vehicles (EVs) and a greener fleet in a fiscally wise way? That requires a keen look at several factors, including the EV marketplace, the networks that can support your fleet, and maintenance and management changes that come with switching to a green fleet.

The market and remarket-place

If your vehicles can’t produce a solid return on investment, then EVs are not a worthwhile purchase. That has been a fear in the fleet world, as fleet managers crunch the numbers to determine just how they’re going to build a greener fleet without breaking the bank. There are many things to consider when it comes to EV vehicles, including servicing costs, tyre wear, and gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR).

EVs’ servicing costs tend to drop up to 55 percent, as you no longer pay the costs around oil, which in turn drops the frequency of brake servicing. But you should be prepared for a 30 percent increase in tyre wear and spend as the GVWR of vehicles increases.

The vehicles available today continue to change at some pace, with every manufacturer pledging to introduce new models or adapt current ones to fit an ever-growing market. That’s why Holman launched ‘EV Consult’ services, a unique program that monitors the changes in the vehicle market to give you a clear idea of exactly what is happening with the vehicles you want for your fleet. It also prepares you for the future of vehicle remarketing, thanks to data generated from your fleet.

A vast EV network

How can you protect your drivers and vehicles when they are on the road and in motion? That’s when your maintenance network becomes more valuable than ever. It would help if you had maintenance options that work for you and are available wherever your next job is.

Holman’s Masterserve network features over 500 specialist independent garages cultivated over 30 years across the UK. Through the Masterserve network, you have complete control and fixed labour rates nationwide, using quality parts and working to official work times.

Our model provides confidence that you are receiving the best service, and our ‘pay-as-you-go’ maintenance provision puts you in control of every transaction, with trained technicians reporting to you on any interaction with the garage.

Holman’s model is also equipped with tyre provisions, including controlled spend options, that will help ensure costs are secure and stable, allowing you to be the driver of your own change.

Coupled with real-time information direct to Holman insights, you have everything you need to make informed decisions and positively affect your bottom line.