Businesses in the UK need to prepare for the transition to electric cars, as all new cars and vans sold after 2035 will be required to have no tailpipe emissions. As the demand for electric vehicles grows, businesses are considering how to switch from their current petrol or diesel fleets to greener electric options. There are several benefits to using electric cars for businesses, including reducing CO2 emissions, avoiding fees for driving through clean air zones, saving fuel costs, and potentially increasing sales due to customer preference for eco-friendly organisations.
Many businesses have already adopted electric vehicles. But organisations may have concerns when transitioning, such as sourcing charging points, availability of public charging points, and initial purchase costs.
The UK government offers various incentives and initiatives to support businesses in this transition. The workplace charging scheme provides up to 75% off the cost of electric vehicle charging points for eligible businesses. The EV infrastructure grant offers a similar discount for designing and installing charging infrastructure, and there are also grants available for companies switching from petrol or diesel vans to electric.
The future of electric vehicles in the business world is filled with opportunities, with major companies leading the way. And small and medium businesses can also benefit from the support of government incentives. Octopus Electric Vehicles offers business contract hire, making it easy for companies to switch to electric fleets. You can book a call with them today to learn more about changing your fleet to electric, you can book a call with them today.