A business electric mobility scheme refers to all vehicles that are powered by one or more electric motors, using electric energy stored in rechargeable batteries and that can be plugged into a compatible charging infrastructure.
Let’s take a look at the different types of vehicles we can find:
- Electric vehicles
- Extended range electric vehicles
- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles
Electric mobility continues to advance at a slow but inexorable pace.
Spain may not be one of the countries that registers the most electric vehicles, given its per capita income and low levels of subsidies, but it will join the trend sooner or later.
For now, at the national level, the top three positions in the electro mobility ranking remain unchanged, with Catalonia leading the table, followed by Asturias and Madrid.
Objective of an e-mobility plan for companies
The main objective of an electric mobility scheme for companies is to promote electric mobility among their employees, both in company cars and private cars, and to address the negative environmental effects of emissions from combustion vehicles.
Travelling by electric car has numerous environmental and health benefits, is ten times cheaper than travelling in a fossil-fuelled car, and can be recharged on the road within 20-30 minutes or even at home.
It leads to lower maintenance costs, lower taxes (up to 75% tax savings) and can be accessed anywhere, without restrictions. It also contributes to climate change mitigation. It also greatly reduces noise pollution in cities, which causes high levels of stress and premature deaths.
Company objectives
- To reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with other mobility solutions such as traditional combustion vehicles and improve air quality.
- Increase the use of electric or low-emission vehicles, leading to a reduction in energy consumption and less dependence on petroleum-based fuels.
- Improve employees’ quality of life and reduce commuting costs.
- Enable employees to test and use more sustainable and innovative personal mobility solutions such as bicycles or electric scooters.
- Increase company efficiency due to lower consumption of company vehicles.
- Improve accessibility for employees, customers, suppliers etc. with sharing, charging or priority parking solutions.
The ongoing development of the charging infrastructure, as well as the improvement in battery technology, with greater autonomy and shorter charging times, make electric vehicles a totally viable and necessary alternative.
Advantages of implementing an e-mobility plan in the company
Travelling by electric car has numerous environmental and health benefits. It is ten times cheaper than a fossil-fuelled car, and can be recharged on the road within 20-30 minutes or even at home.
It leads to lower maintenance costs, lower taxes (up to 75% tax savings) and can be accessed anywhere, without restrictions. It also contributes to climate change mitigation. Similarly, it greatly reduces noise pollution in cities, which causes high levels of stress and premature deaths.
There are not only advantages for companies, there are also advantages for employees. Let’s see what they are.
Benefits for the company of an electric mobility plan
The advantages of an Electric Mobility Plan for the company are:
- Improvement of the company’s public image due to its social and environmental commitment; it can also be promoted through the acquisition of green certificates or labels, incorporation into quality, environmental and human resources management policies, organisation of promotional campaigns and possible sponsorship of the low-emission vehicles acquired.
- Acquisition of public incentives or tax reductions related to environmental projects.
- Reduction of fixed costs associated with transport and travel in the company.
- Increased employee productivity and satisfaction due to improved quality of life.
- Increased staff cohesion due to carpooling.
- Increased space availability due to fewer parking spaces.
- Strengthening of the company’s leadership in the use of innovative technologies and solutions, which could be beneficial for the company in the medium and long term.
Advantages for employees of an electric mobility plan
The advantages of an Electric Mobility Plan for employees are:
- Reduced travel and maintenance costs, with more economical solutions.
- Greater comfort when travelling and a reduction in the level of stress caused by the reduction of noise and vibrations.
- Reduced personal and family environmental impact (reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, local pollutants and noise).
- Possibility to share travel time to interact more with other co-workers or use it for other activities such as reading or resting.
- Greater accessibility to different personal mobility solutions.
Phases for implementing an Electric Mobility Plan in the company
The electric vehicle is the alternative to conventional mobility.
It is a mobility model in full transformation towards zero-emission transport. And it offers multiple advantages.
The most important thing to know is that the acquisition of any electric vehicle, as well as its charging infrastructure, is encouraged by governments, offering aid for its purchase and installation.
Let’s take a look at the 5 phases that a company must follow to implement electric mobility.
Preliminary analysis
Defining the scope, general objectives, team and obtaining corporate commitment.
Diagnosis
Identification and analysis of the mobility infrastructure and habits of the company and its employees.
Definition of strategy and action plan
Definition of the vision, objectives and axes of the strategy for the further development of the company’s action plan.
Implementation
Implementation of the company’s e-mobility strategy and action plan.
Monitoring and evaluation
Monitoring of the action plan to compare results and evaluate achievements and improvements.
