A supplier has been announced by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) for a new platform that will allow its members to share their EV charging facilities on a nationwide basis.
Technology start-up Evata is said to have been chosen by the AFP’s shared charging committee, following a competitive tender process that lasted several months.
The platform will allow AFP members with spare depot and office charger capacity to offer their facilities to others within the organisation.
AFP chair Paul Hollick said: “The shared charging committee was born out of AFP research that showed six out of 10 members were interested in shared charging. We spent much of last year establishing whether such an arrangement was viable and how it would work – examining everything from booking and availability to pricing and health and safety.
“Having created a framework, we began talking to suppliers late last year and following a detailed and thorough process, are very pleased to be working with Evata.
“They have the expertise, knowledge and enthusiasm to deliver a game changing platform that will bring new possibilities for fleets seeking reasonably priced, convenient charging.”
AFP members will access the platform via an online portal, while drivers will get a mobile app to use when accessing chargers.
Hollick added: “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.”
Evata co-founder Shakeel Ali said: “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.”
