Electric vehicles are revolutionizing fleet operations, requiring a coordinated effort between key internal stakeholders. Here's who needs to be involved and why:

Fleet Operations Team

• Manages logistics, budgeting, procurement, and vehicle usage
• Ensures regulatory compliance across municipalities
• Maximizes vehicle uptime through maintenance and repairs
• Optimizes daily usage and routing for cost efficiency
• Works with charging partners to determine optimal charging strategies

Facilities Team

• Evaluates site energy impacts and requirements
• Manages power capacity upgrades
• Maintains energy load profiles and utility schematics
• Oversees charging infrastructure installation
• Plans for future power needs

Finance Team

• Analyzes total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Evaluates upfront costs vs. long-term savings
• Considers vehicle miles traveled (VMT) costs
• Identifies funding opportunities and incentives
• Assesses risk reduction benefits

Sustainability Team

• Tracks carbon emissions reduction
• Documents air quality improvements
• Measures environmental impact
• Aligns with company sustainability goals
• Reports on progress toward targets

C-Suite Executives

• Set strategic direction
• Approve major investments
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Manage stakeholder expectations
• Drive corporate sustainability goals

These stakeholders must work together to ensure successful fleet electrification, combining their expertise to overcome challenges and maximize benefits.

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