Dealers help fleet managers promote EVs through ‘try before you buy’

Dealers are making it easier for fleet managers to promote the use of EVs in their fleets by offering ‘try before you buy’ options.

In a recent Venson survey, only 13% of motorists cited lack of ‘try before you buy’ options as an obstacle to purchase and only 5% of people surveyed said they are worried about manufacturer lead times in acquiring an EV.

The company believes that with charging and battery range concerns lessened by the growth of the UK’s charging infrastructure and technology improvements, EV fleets should now be far more appealing to businesses.

The revised BiK charges, which see zero-emission electric vehicle tax liability for company car drivers fall from 2% to 0% for the tax year 2020-21, will also appeal to company car drivers.

Alison Bell, Marketing director at Venson Automotive Solutions said: “While our survey findings confirm a greater willingness by company car drivers to adapt to an EV world, there are still some ownership concerns.

“41% of people we surveyed expressed concern over the practicalities of being able to charge their vehicle at home. And 30% said they had concerns over service, maintenance and repair costs.”

Drivers are also more clued in than before, with 86% of motorists surveyed said that a “lack of clarity in terms of ownership implications as a company car driver” is a thing of the past, and more than two thirds of drivers said that they had a good understanding of the costs and convenience of owning an EV.

However, the UK’s charging infrastructure still sparks concern for 69% of motorists.

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