Paul Hollick
Chairman, Association of Fleet Professionals
Discover the launch of a shared electric vehicle (EV) charging platform, giving fleets nationwide affordable access to depot and office chargers while helping providers monetise underused infrastructure.
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) and technology startup Evata are collaborating to launch a new shared charging platform that could revolutionise the way fleets access EV infrastructure nationwide.
Maximising EV charger capacity
The idea is simple but powerful: Association members with spare charging capacity at depots or offices will be able to make it available to other members. For fleets, this means easier access to affordable and convenient charging options beyond home and highway locations. For providers, it creates a chance to generate value from chargers that often sit idle.
The initiative, driven by the Association’s shared charging committee, which comprises 19 organisations, was prompted by AFP research that revealed six in 10 members were interested in shared charging. Over the past year, the shared charging committee explored how such a service might work, covering everything from pricing and booking systems to health and safety.
The outcome was a framework that Evata, selected through a competitive tender process, will now bring to life through an online portal for fleet managers and a self-serve mobile app for drivers.
For fleets, this means easier access to
affordable and convenient charging
options beyond home and highway locations.
Making electrification affordable
Paul Hollick, chair of the AFP, said the collaboration reflects a shared ambition: “One of the factors that impresses us about Evata is their mission to ‘make electrification affordable’ for fleets, working alongside businesses adopting EVs for the first time to ensure they can economically access the infrastructure required.
“In many ways, the work we are undertaking with them reflects this thinking, and we are looking forward to getting the shared charging project moving and delivering for members.”
Access to a fourth channel
Shakeel Ali, Evata’s co-founder, adds: “We’re really excited to be working with the AFP on this platform. It means that in addition to home, work and highway charging, fleets will now have access to a fourth channel through which to power their EVs.”
The Association is now inviting more fleet operators to get involved, either as providers of charging capacity or as users looking for new solutions.
Contact [email protected] or visit the AFP website for further details.
