RIVERVALE, the Brighton-based broker, has helped start the transition of ABP UK, which is part of ABP Food Group, to electric vehicles.
So far, Rivervale has converted 15% of the company’s car fleet to electric vehicles.
ABP UK originally had a diesel-only policy, but froze all orders pending a supplier review and a move to ultra low emission vehicles (ULEV).
We were nominated to supply the ABP UK fleet and transition the company’s cars to hybrid, plug-in hybrid or full electric vehicles. Analysis of the fleet and driver requirements has resulted in 15% of the fleet moving to EVs already, with many more into PHEVs and hybrid vehicles, although the transition is a continual process.
Jaymie Stanbrook, fleet manager, Rivervale Cars
Rivervale says it has used the ODO Drive fleet management platform to ensure a seamless transition for ABP UK. In particular it has helped demonstrate the lower total cost of ownership of EVs, despite a higher monthly rental cost, adds Stanbrook.
The introduction of EVs to company fleets is growing quickly as managers understand the benefits of this fuel-type. Critical to this expansion is the ability to manage both the fleet and the individual vehicles. Rivervale has partnered with DRIVE in providing ODO to its customers, such as ABP. We understand that fleet customers require increasing levels of information processing when managing fleets, particularly when these fleets are transitioning to EV. ODO is designed to do just that; providing real-time intelligence so that this transition is seamless.
Vince Pemberton, chief operating officer, Rivervale Cars
Robert Gorby, chief commercial officer at DRIVE, added:
Our relationship with Rivervale has been instrumental in the recent development of ODO. The extent of its fleet and the requirements of its customers play to the functionality of our system. Specifically, using ODO, leasing companies and fleet managers can realise fully the benefits of EV transition through the provision of ODO’s data and management information.
In the summer of 2020, Rivervale became an official retailer of Maxus electric commercial vehicles.
The EVs chosen for the ABP UK fleet
Here’s the list of cars that have been chosen by the fleet drivers following consultation with Rivervale and ODO Drive:
- BMW i3 Hatchback (2017), 125kW 42kWh 5dr Auto
- Tesla Model 3 Saloon (2019), Standard Plus 4dr Auto
- Hyundai IONIQ Electric Hatchback (2019), 100kW Premium SE 38kWh 5dr Auto
- Hyundai IONIQ Electric Hatchback (2019), 100kW Premium SE 38kWh 5dr Auto
- Volvo XC40 Electric Estate (2020), P8 Recharge 300kW 78kWh R DESIGN 5dr AWD Auto
- Tesla Model 3 Saloon (2019), Standard Plus 4dr Auto
- Kia e-Niro Electric Estate (2020), 150kW 4+ 64kWh 5dr Auto
- Tesla Model 3 Saloon (2019), Long Range AWD 4dr Auto
- Peugeot e-208 Electric Hatchback (2019), 100kW Allure Premium 50kWh 5dr Auto
- Peugeot e-2008 Electric Estate (2019), 100kW GT 50kWh 5dr Auto
- Peugeot e-2008 Electric Estate (2019), 100kW GT 50kWh 5dr Auto
- Peugeot e-2008 Electric Estate (2019), 100kW GT 50kWh 5dr Auto
- Peugeot e-2008 Electric Estate (2019), 100kW GT 50kWh 5dr Auto
- Audi e-tron Estate (2019), 230kW 50 Quattro 71kWh Technik 5dr Auto
- Nissan LEAF Hatchback (2018), 110kW N-Connecta 40kWh 5dr Auto
- Audi e-tron Estate (2019), 230kW 50 Quattro 71kWh Technik 5dr Auto
Ralph Morton is the leading journalist in the leasing broker sector and editor of Broker News, the website which provides information and news for BVRLA-registered leasing brokers. He also writes extensively on the fleet and leasing market in both the UK and Europe.
