A group of organisations, including Tesco, NatWest Group, LeasePlan UK and The Environment Agency, have come together to launch EVzero; an action group dedicated to accelerating the deployment of electrified fleets.
EVzero will work to enable organisations to help each other take the next steps forward for fleet transition. It said it aims to tackle a critical pinch point in charging infrastructure.
Participants will focus on developing solutions based around collaborative demand in asset availability, asset utilisation, asset finance, and asset efficiency.
Through the EVzero programme, organisations will develop a suitable charging infrastructure network to help turn EV strategy into actions.
Jacqueline Carrington-Fallow, design manager, NatWest Group, said: “Developing a suitable charging infrastructure is key to the successful transition to electric vehicles for many organisations’ commercial operations.
“We are pleased to be working with like-minded organisations to address shared problems and come up with solutions that will help to accelerate the decarbonisation and electrification of our fleet vehicles.”
The group also hopes to gain access to knowledge, technical support, and data from peers and market experts to ensure success.
By pooling together experience and resources, this group aims to “shake up the EV market enough to crack the code towards a fully net zero future”.
Alfonzo Martinez, managing director, LeasePlan UK, added: “Making the switch to EVs can feel like a daunting task for businesses and public sector bodies, but with the right support and preparation in place it can be a positive and straight-forward experience. We’re delighted to put our experience of working with organisations of all sizes to ease the transition to good use as part of EVzero group. Together we’re committed to driving real, tangible change.”
