Rethink Refuelling: Fleet Operators and the Hidden Cost of Petrol Stations

A new white paper from GEOTAB analysing over 14 million vehicle trips shows that every visit to the petrol station is costing your fleet more time, more money, and more emissions than you think.

For businesses still running internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, this isn’t just a fuel issue; it’s a strategic inefficiency that’s draining productivity, increasing environmental impact, and putting pressure on margins.

The Real Cost of Refuelling ICE Vehicles

Based on data from Geotab and Booster Fuels, the study found that:

• The average fuel stop adds 20 minutes to a driver’s route
• Vehicles go 2.2 miles off-route to find a gas station
• Most drivers stop with a third of a tank left, meaning frequent, non-urgent stops
• Each vehicle emits 3.45 lbs of CO₂ per month just from fuelling detours

When you scale this across an entire fleet, the impact is hard to ignore:

• Over 2 hours of lost time per vehicle per month
• Hundreds of extra miles driven annually
• Increased wear and tear
• Additional fuel and labour costs
• Significant emissions for organisations trying to meet ESG and Net Zero targets

What If Your Vehicles Charged Where They Park?

Now imagine this:

Your fleet vehicles charge while parked overnight, at your depot, office, or driver’s home. No stops. No detours. No refuelling downtime.

At EVC Solutions, the fleet operators' vision becomes a reality through:

• Installing on-site and depot-based EV charging
• Supporting home charging solutions for business-use vehicles
• Providing strategic advice on fleet electrification, route planning, and sustainability ROI

The truth is, EVs aren't just cleaner. They're more efficient, more convenient, and, with the right infrastructure, more cost-effective.

Fleets That Electrify, Win

With EV market share at 21% and growing, and petrol/diesel vehicle sales in decline, the shift is already happening.

Fleets that make the switch early gain a competitive edge.

They save time.
They lower running costs.
They reduce environmental impact.
And they build a future-ready operation today.

If you’re still running ICE vehicles, the petrol station is no longer just a place to refuel; it’s a symbol of lost opportunity.

Let’s change that.

See what’s possible with EV charging built for your fleet.
Contact EVC Solutions today to talk about your next step toward electrification.