Australian fleet buyers have signalled a switch to electric vehicles in the next two years.
That’s on the back of an EV Drive Day convened by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) which attracted 60 fleet buyers and managers from 41 organisations.
All had the chance to test drive electric passenger and light commercial vehicles.
In a post event survey, the fleet buyers and managers were asked about their intentions regarding EVs.
About 50% indicate they will include EVs in their fleets within 12-24 months, and 38% expect to have more EVs within three months.
“Electric vehicles offer an exciting opportunity to tackle our greenhouse gas emissions, from family cars through to light commercial vehicles and heavy-duty trucks,” CEFC chief executive officer Ian Learmonth says.
“We see fleet buyers and managers as having a critical role to play in accelerating the switch to electric vehicles. They have strong purchasing power, which can help drive down costs. With their focus on operational efficiency and cost, they can also help demonstrate the benefits of electric vehicles compared with diesel and petrol-powered engines.”
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