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The AFP calls for data from fleet operators to assist in creating a kerbside charging map

28 January 2022

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has issued a call for data to fleet professionals to assist in the creation of a national map showing street-by-street demand for electric vehicle kerbside charging.

If you operate a fleet of vehicles, you could help by providing the locations of your current and expected demand for kerbside charging facilities. The AFP ask that you complete this form and a member of the industry body will then call you to discuss how the process works.  

The AFP says that all information and data provided will be anonymised in order to make the process accessible to all.

AFP chair Paul Hollick said, “By drawing from within the AFP and some other recognised sources, we can collate geographical information on around 160,000 potential and existing drivers to construct the initial draft of the map.

“However, it makes sense to open the process up to all fleet operators who are embarking on the process of electrification and we’d now like to hear from as many organisations as possible, whether they run a dozen vehicles or thousands.

“If you tell us where you need charging, we can share the information with national and local government, as well as charging and electricity providers, to see where kerbside chargers are most urgently needed. This should help to guide future provision.”

He continued, “Every day we are hearing from fleets, especially van fleets, that want to speed up the electrification of their operations but are being hampered by the problem of charging for drivers who do not have off-road parking or any other access to a charger.

“This is generally thought to be about 40% of drivers across all fleets but, when it comes to light commercial vehicles, we believe the figure to be nearer 70%. That means good availability of kerbside charging is essential if van electrification is going to be a success.”

Richard Baird, Sales Director for Marshall Leasing and Board Director for the AFP said, “I strongly encourage fleets to participate in this research which is designed to benefit the fleet industry as a whole, improving knowledge about kerbside charging that will assist in the electric vehicle revolution.” 

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