Article Published by Geotab Author: Rob Minton, Associate Vice President, Connected Car Business Development https://www.geotab.com/blog/keys-to-ev-adoption/
Currently, two major obstacles stand in the way of an electrified vehicle future:
Until these obstacles are overcome, BEV adoption will be slower than possible and focused on those who can install a home charging station.
There are three primary ways to help promote EV adoption:
The good news is that Geotab has solutions that can help with all three of these key success factors. Geotab’s new Battery Degradation Tool provides fleet operators and fleet management companies critical data needed to make informed electric vehicle procurement decisions. With the tool’s battery health data, users can predict the available range, lifespan and residual value of their assets. The data shows that battery replacement won't be necessary for a much longer period than originally thought. Access the link to the EV battery degradation comparison tool in this blog post by Charlotte Argue. Range anxiety is often cited as one of the main reasons fleets and consumers have not yet switched to EVs. No one wants to be stranded without access to charging facilities. By looking at the maximum distance a vehicle runs in one day, you can choose what kind of EV you require. Do you need a long-range battery EV, with a range over 200 miles? Or will a short-range battery do the job? Is partial electrification with a plug-in hybrid best, given that you are driving 400 miles regularly in one day? Analyzing the maximum distance driven by a vehicle provides an immediate pass/fail gate when considering an electric vehicle. The Electric Vehicle Suitability Assessment is a solution that can help fleets answer these questions and more. Another way to increase the loyalty of BEV-buying customers is through programs like SmartCharge Rewards. With SmartCharge Rewards, EV drivers earn rewards for charging at the best time of day, in off-peak hours. By shifting charging, EV drivers are often charging at a lower cost and charging greener. Doing this helps electric utilities understand and manage electricity demand. With the support of manufacturers, utilities and drivers to integrate electric vehicles with the grid we are accelerating the adoption of clean transportation. Sales of electric vehicles globally currently stands at four percent. But that number is only going to go up, and Geotab is working with our partners to help advocate and grow EV acceptance.
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