AFP members to share EV charging facilities with Evata
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has appointed Evata to deliver a ‘game changing’ platform that will enable members to share EV charging facilities.
The technology will enable AFP members with spare depot and office charger capacity to offer their facilities to others within the organisation.
It 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 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.”
Affordable electrification
He continued: “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.”
