The agreement will see state-of-the-art MyEnergi Zappi chargers installed and trialled at 7 homes of fleet drivers nationwide to test the technology and help Network Rail understand the benefits of home charging for fleet vehicles.
Led by Costelloes EV, Network Rail’s official HomeStart installation partner, the programme aims to reduce reliance on the public charging network and minimise unnecessary downtime for its staff. Thanks to the MyEnergi Zappi, one of the UK’s best-selling home chargers, drivers will be able to charge up overnight in the comfort of their own home.
As well as offering smart charging functionality and integration with time-of-use tariffs as standard, Zappi is fully solar compatible – meaning fleet drivers with PV panels installed on their homes can charge up with 100 percent self-generated renewable energy.
To make the transition even easier, fleet drivers will be provided with immediate reimbursement for the cost of overnight charging. This removes the complexity of detailed monthly expense claiming, while providing the convenience of a fully charged vehicle at the start of every shift.
“Rail is already one of the greenest ways to travel and, with a 10,000-strong fleet of cars and vans, we can make a positive impact on the roads too” said James Rooney, Head of Road Fleet at Network Rail. “This partnership will support our ambitious goals to decarbonise our operations, transition to electric vehicles, and help us reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.”
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