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.

Let’s be honest: buying a car outright, especially an electric one, can feel like a massive financial commitment, and for a lot of people, it’s just not doable. But here’s the thing… You don’t have to buy to go electric. Leasing an EV might just be the smartest (and simplest) way to make the switch without blowing your budget. And if you haven’t looked into it yet, now’s the time.

EV for less than your coffee habit?

Yep, seriously. There are lease deals right now where you can drive a brand-new electric car for less each day than your oat milk flat white. That’s not an exaggeration.

Car manufacturers are keen to hit their electric vehicle targets (thanks to the government’s ZEV mandate), and one of the ways they do it?

Put EVs on leasing sites at bargain rates.

And for you? That means lower monthly costs, minimal fuss, and no worrying about selling it later. Just hand it back at the end and pick your next one.

So, why lease an EV?

Here’s what makes leasing electric such a win:

• Low monthly payments – often much cheaper than PCP deals or loans
• No resale hassle – return it and move on
• Always driving the latest tech – range, features, safety upgrades
• Battery degradation? Not your problem
• Lower servicing costs – EVs have fewer moving parts
• Possible tax perks if you're a business owner

But… is it right for everyone?

Not always. Leasing usually comes with:

• A mileage cap (so don’t plan a road trip to Spain and back every weekend)
• A deposit upfront
• A fixed term – usually 2 to 4 years

But if you know how you’ll use your car and you’re happy with a bit of structure, leasing can be a really flexible, affordable route to electric driving.

What about business owners?

Even better. If you’re VAT registered, you can claim a portion of the lease costs back. EVs also have attractive Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax rates. And with many businesses looking to cut carbon and costs, it’s a smart move all round.

TL;DR?

Leasing lets you drive a shiny new EV without the eye-watering price tag.
You stay ahead of the curve, enjoy the savings, and skip the ownership headache.

Ready to see what’s possible?

Want help figuring out how EV leasing fits into your lifestyle or business fleet? Let’s talk.

Contact EVC Solutions today to see what’s possible for your business and make the switch to a cleaner, greener future.