Smart EV charging company Easee has been selected by The AA as its preferred home charging partner to support the roadside assistance provider in transitioning its patrol fleet from diesel to electric vehicles.
The strategic partnership will use Easee’s position as a supplier of scalable, data-smart charging solutions for professional fleets to maximise uptime and operational efficiency.
As part of a four-year test-and-learn programme, The AA is rolling out plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV) to better understand operational needs, from charging logistics to back-office integration.
Following an initial trial phase, Easee chargers were chosen over alternatives thanks to its data reliability, ease of use, accurate billing, and robust performance.
Through the integration between Easee’s smart chargers and the Rightcharge platform, The AA has been able to electrify its patrol fleet with “minimal disruption”, it said.
The system automatically retrieves charging data from the Easee unit and facilitates direct reimbursement to the energy supplier, eliminating manual admin and billing errors.
This streamlined process ensures that drivers are fairly and accurately compensated for home charging, making it easier for The AA to scale its EV operations effortlessly while maintaining operational efficiency across the fleet.
Sam Levy, Regional Sales Director – UK & Ireland at Easee, said:
“We’re delighted to partner with such an iconic organisation as The AA on its journey to net zero.
“Electrifying a patrol fleet presents complex challenges, and we’re proud that our smart charging solution is playing a key role in making the transition seamless, for both the business and its drivers.”
Duncan Webb, Head of Fleet at The AA, who spoke on the issue at the Transport + Energy Fleet Electrification Forum this week, said:
“Our partnership with Easee is helping us understand the practicalities of operating electric patrol vehicles at scale.
“Their technology has proven to be reliable, easy for our drivers to use, and importantly, provides accurate energy data to support our reimbursement process.”
Image courtesy of The AA/Easee
