A “game changing” new platform will allow Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) members to share their electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities on a nationwide basis.
The technology start-up Evata was chosen following a competitive tender and will deliver technology that allows AFP members with spare depot and office charger capacity to offer facilities to others within the organisation.
The decision was taken by 19 organisations who are part of the AFP’s shared charging committee, launched at the start of 2024.
The Evata technology will be made available for AFP members through an online portal, while drivers will be given a self-serve mobile app for use when accessing shared infrastructure.
Paul Hollick at the AFP, said:
“The shared charging committee was born out of AFP research that showed six out of 10 members were interested in shared charging.
“(We) 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.”
“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.”
Shakeel Ali, co-founder at Evata, 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.”
The news comes as Transport + Energy launches its inaugural Fleet Electrification Forum on 9 July at Warwick Conferences. Find out more about the event here.
Image courtesy of AFP
