Electric vehicles in a fleet – costs and charging monitoring
Electric vehicles in a fleet bring a different cost structure than conventional vehicles – instead of refuelling you deal with charging, and instead of litres with kilowatt-hours. For a switch to electric to pay off, those costs have to be measured just as precisely as fuel.
How costs change on switching to electric
With electric vehicles conventional fuel disappears, but electricity consumption arrives along with the question of where and at what price the charging happens. A driver's home charging, a company charger and a public rapid charger have markedly different prices per kWh.
To know whether electric vehicles in a fleet genuinely pay off, you need an overview of the kilometres driven and of how the vehicles are used. Without data the true economics of operation are hard to estimate.
Charging monitoring and private vs. company costs
As with fuel, the question arises of who pays for charging. If a driver charges a company electric vehicle at home, private and business journeys need to be separated so that reimbursement is fair.
The SaveTrack mileage log separates private journeys from business ones for electric vehicles just as for combustion ones. You thus have the documentation for a fair allocation of charging costs.
Range, route planning and downtime
Electric vehicles have limited range and charging takes longer than refuelling. A poorly planned route can mean needless diversions to a charger or downtime while charging.
An overview of vehicle positions and journeys helps dispatch so that range matches the routes. Distance reports show which routes suit an electric vehicle and where it is better to deploy a different one.
The driver eco score for electric vehicles too
Driving style affects consumption in electric vehicles as well. Smooth driving and using regenerative braking extend range, while sharp pull-aways shorten it.
The driver eco score in SaveTrack makes sense for an electric fleet too – it encourages more economical driving, which shows up in lower energy consumption and fewer charging stops.
A mixed fleet of combustion cars and electric vehicles
Most companies do not switch to electric all at once. They run a mixed fleet where combustion vehicles stand alongside electric ones with a different cost structure.
A single system that handles both types substantially simplifies management. SaveTrack tracks journeys, private and business kilometres and driving style across the whole fleet regardless of the type of drivetrain.
An overview of your electric fleet with SaveTrack
Through the mileage log, driver eco score, reports and alerts, SaveTrack gives you an overview of journeys and of how electric vehicles are used, and helps allocate charging costs fairly.
You can start from €6 a month per vehicle, with the GPS unit included on annual payment. The price falls €6 → €5 → €4 with a floor of €4, with no lock-in and the whole of Europe included. We use proven Teltonika units.
FAQ
Is it worth deploying GPS tracking on electric vehicles too?
Yes. With electric vehicles you still need to separate private and business journeys and track utilisation and driving style. SaveTrack handles this just as it does for combustion vehicles.
How do I separate private and company charging costs?
The SaveTrack mileage log separates private journeys from business ones, so you have the documentation for a fair allocation of charging costs when a driver charges both at home and for work.
Does the eco score help with electric vehicles?
Yes. Smooth driving and regenerative braking extend range and reduce energy consumption. The driver eco score encourages more economical driving in electric vehicles too.
Can SaveTrack handle a mixed fleet?
Yes. One system tracks combustion vehicles and electric ones across the whole fleet, so you do not have to split management by drivetrain type.
Which units are used for electric vehicles?
Proven Teltonika GPS units, which are included with annual payment. Tracking works across the whole of Europe at no extra cost.
Switching to electric vehicles? SaveTrack gives you an overview of journeys and charging from €6 a month with no lock-in. Contact: +421 908 918 880, info@savetrack.sk.
GPS tracking from €6/month, with the GPS device included on annual payment.
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