If you’re considering moving your fleet of vehicles over to electric, you’re not alone. Countless businesses are exploring the benefits of the transition, and not just for environmental reasons, either. According to PwC, transitioning light vehicle and truck fleets In Europe to electric could save businesses around €590 billion in operational costs annually, and cumulative savings of nearly €4 trillion by 2040.
Managing a fleet of electric vehicles is not without its challenges. The shift is not just about swapping internal combustion engines for batteries—it represents a much deeper digital transition.
This is where EV management systems come to the fore. These systems operate as the digital command centre for your electric fleet. You’ll often hear it called electric vehicle fleet software or electric fleet software, and these systems provide a central place to:
- Track vehicle health, state of charge, and performance metrics
- Receive updates on driver behaviour, such as charging habits and speed trends
- Schedule preventive maintenance using real-time diagnostics
- Analyse routes to reduce travel times and power consumption
- Monitor and manage the health of your battery
What should I look for in an EV Management Platform?
Using a robust EV fleet management software platform can give you peace of mind, knowing you’re catching minor issues before they snowball. By automating tasks like charging schedules or maintenance alerts, you also free up time to focus on what really matters—growing your business and serving your customers.
At Hitachi, we firmly believe in providing an end-to-end solution that handles every aspect of electric fleet management. Our solution offers:
- Integrated Fleet Monitoring: Our systems let you keep an eye on every vehicle in your fleet, from battery levels to location tracking. Detailed analytics help you spot trends and make informed decisions about usage and routes.
- Optimised Charging Strategies: We use real-time data to figure out the best times to charge, helping you avoid peak electricity prices and keep the grid balanced. That way, your vehicles are always ready to go when you need them.
- Mange the health of your battery: We provide a fleet-wide view of battery performance helping you reduce health and safety risks, increase asset life and enable new revenues through battery residual value.
- Interoperability: Our solutions integrate with existing and future hardware and software, supporting your current operations while future-proofing your investment.
- Flexible Financing: Worried about the upfront costs of electric vehicles, chargers, and electric vehicle fleet software? We’ve got financing options that help you spread out expenses so you can go electric without straining your budget.
- Expert Guidance and Ongoing Support: From initial planning to everyday management, our team is here to offer advice, troubleshoot challenges, and help you fine-tune your fleet operations as your needs evolve.
Hitachi’s Approach
We combine several key elements to create a seamless EV fleet management experience. From real-time insights to optimising charging schedules and monitoring vehicle performance, our solution provides the kind of business intelligence that can transform your operations.
Powered by Hitachi’s Lumada technology – and offering industry-leading expertise and unparalleled support – our technology is designed to make it easier for you to navigate complexity, and adapt quickly to ever-changing demands.
Join the Move to Electric
Switching to an electric fleet isn’t just about cutting carbon emissions—it’s a long-term investment in efficiency, brand reputation, and cost savings. With the right EV fleet management system, you can be confident you’re getting the most out of your EVs and staying one step ahead in a rapidly changing marketplace.
Contact us for tailored advice or if you want to learn more about our solutions. Together, let’s drive your organisation toward a cleaner, more efficient future—one electric vehicle at a time.