Fleet Electrification: Why Managing Energy Costs Matters

‍Partner Insight | MICHELIN Connected Fleet

Choosing an electric vehicle is only part of the transition for commercial fleets. Understanding how vehicles are used, where they charge and what that energy costs also matters to the day-to-day economics of going electric.

MICHELIN Connected Fleet highlights the role of connected data in helping operators manage these costs, bringing charging information and vehicle activity together to support more informed decisions.

For drivers, public charging can involve multiple networks, tariffs and payment systems. For fleet managers, the challenge is to understand how that expenditure relates to journeys, energy consumption and vehicle utilisation.

Moving Beyond Access to Charging

Access to charging infrastructure is essential, but operators also need to manage how their fleets use it.

According to MICHELIN Connected Fleet, its MICHELIN EV Charge service provides access to more than 1.2 million charging points across Europe through a single card and dedicated mobile app.

Drivers can locate available charging stations, plan journeys and identify suitable charging options when operating away from their usual depot.

The company says transparent pricing, no additional network charges and, in certain cases, negotiated tariffs help fleet managers gain greater visibility of charging expenditure and identify opportunities to control energy costs.

Connecting Charging Costs With Vehicle Activity

A charging bill shows what a business has spent. Connecting that information with vehicle data can help explain how the expenditure relates to fleet operations.

Integrated with the MyConnectedFleet platform, MICHELIN EV Charge brings together charging information and vehicle telematics data. This provides a consolidated view of journeys, energy consumption, charging status and fleet charging practices.

Fleet managers can use this information to identify potentially inefficient charging behaviours, understand vehicle usage and review how charging decisions affect operating costs.

The value lies in connecting expenditure with activity, giving operators a clearer basis for deciding where changes to charging practices may improve efficiency.

Sophie Foucque, CEO of MICHELIN Connected Fleet, said:

“MICHELIN EV Charge is more than just a simple charging solution. By aggregating charging data with fleet vehicle data, we give companies a more detailed insight into vehicle usage and actionable solutions for bringing energy costs down. This new solution gives us more leverage to support fleet managers at each step of their transition to a more sustainable form of mobility by reconciling operational performance and cost control.”

Supporting the Electric Transition

MICHELIN Connected Fleet’s electrification offering supports businesses at different stages of the transition.

This includes identifying vehicles that may be suitable for electrification based on real-world fleet activity, monitoring battery levels and vehicle range, and managing charging costs through MICHELIN EV Charge.

Its wider services combine telematics, analytics and operational expertise to support fleet productivity, safety, efficiency and environmental performance.

For operators, the practical task is to balance environmental ambitions with the commercial requirements of running a fleet. Vehicle selection remains central, but understanding energy consumption and charging expenditure helps businesses assess how electric vehicles perform once they enter service.

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Tags: MICHELIN Connected Fleet, MICHELIN EV Charge, fleet electrification, electric fleets, fleet energy costs, public charging, fleet telematics, charging data, MyConnectedFleet, fleet efficiency

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