On the Move #6: How do electric vehicles fit into corporate vehicle fleets?
Today's electric vehicles fall into three main categories: hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and fully electric (BEV). Supported in Europe by environmental policies and tax incentives, they are increasingly integrated within corporate electric vehicle fleets. Under the impetus of the European Green Deal, in particular, large companies have paved the way for their adoption, followed by public sector companies and local authorities.
For companies, the benefits are many: reduced CO2 emissions, lower running costs (with electricity cheaper than fuel, and reduced maintenance costs), and improved brand image. In terms of usage, feedback from employees who have switched to electric vehicles is generally very positive, even though the adoption of this new form of driving requires support.
Challenges remain, however, including the high initial cost of vehicles, managing recharging time, adapting infrastructures and regulatory uncertainties.
Arval, the mobility solutions specialist of the BNP Paribas Group, currently manages a fleet of 1.7 million vehicles. Of these, more than 509,000 are electrified, of which 206,000 are 100% electric vehicles (BEVs). The growth of these BEVs within the fleet is very rapid, with an increase of 65% in one year, while the total number of electric vehicles has increased by 40% compared to 2023.
'Step by step, by gradually removing the anxiety linked to the use of electric vehicles, by supporting our customers, by making our fleets greener, and thanks to the recharging infrastructure that is increasingly being developed on the public network, to the technologies that are improving and enabling greater autonomy for electric vehicles, and making it easier to recharge electric vehicles ... we're on our way!' Ingrid PAUTRAT
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Global Head of EV offer, Arval BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas & Paris Motor Show 2024
On the occasion of the Paris Motor Show 2024, which takes place from 14 to 20 October, experts from BNP Paribas, sponsor of the BtoB conference area, will take part in two round tables on the following themes:
- Wednesday 16 October: What energy mix for vehicle fleets?, with Ronan Perrier, Director of Consulting and Arval Mobility Observatory, BNP Paribas.
This round table will be broadcast on the Paris Motor Show website - Thursday 17 October: How can we accelerate the transition to sustainable electric mobility by ensuring widespread adoption?, with Ronny Seidel, Global head of Commerce Mobility, BNP Paribas Personal Finance.
This panel discussion will be livestreamed on LinkedIn
