--- title: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our EV Pilot Program description: Learn about Foss's electric vehicle pilot program, collecting on-road operational data to evaluate EV applications for our customers. image: https://blog.fossnational.com/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/2022/A%20Behind-the-Scenes%20Look%20at%20Our%20EV%20Pilot%20Program/ev-fleet.jpg --- - Login & Support - [Driver login](https://driverportal.fossnational.com/(S(j3l4ffvs10c4pg5kst3wihvl))/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f) - [Fleet manager login](https://fossfleet.com/portal/#login) - [Support](https://dev-foss-national-leasing.pantheonsite.io/en/support) - [Vendor Support](https://dev-foss-national-leasing.pantheonsite.io/en/vendor) [Fuel & Maintenance Locator](https://www.fossnational.com/en/fleet-maintenance-vendors) [Search](https://blog.fossnational.com/hs-search-results?hsLang=en) [![FNL-Logo](https://blog.fossnational.com/hubfs/Foss%20Blog%20Template/Images/FNL-Logo.svg "FNL-Logo")](https://www.fossnational.com/) - Lease Your Vehicle - [Business Leasing](https://www.fossnational.com/en/business) Choose from open-end or closed-end lease offers—greater flexibility, fewer restrictions, and real benefits for businesses. - [Short term vehicle leasing](https://www.fossnational.com/en/short) Lease a vehicle for 1-24 months with no early termination fees or end-of-contract settlements. - [Zero emission vehicles](https://www.fossnational.com/en/zeroemission) Consider switching to zero-emissions vehicles to reduce your organization's greenhouse gas emissions. - Manage your vehicles - [Fleet Cards](https://www.fossnational.com/en/fleet-cards-canada) Consolidate all your monthly fuel and maintenance purchases with Canada's number one fleet card. - [Remarketing](https://www.fossnational.com/en/remarketing) Maximize your profits from selling used vehicles with our expert support. - [Telematics](https://www.fossnational.com/en/telematics) Monitor real-time drivers' behaviour with our telematics solution, developed in partnership with GEOTAB. - [Safety and risk management](https://www.fossnational.com/en/safety) Protect your drivers and vehicles by managing your fleet's operational risks with a holistic fleet safety program. - [More ways to manage your fleet](https://www.fossnational.com/en/more) Explore worry-free packages that include upfitting, vehicle storage, licensing and title management, and many more. - Resources - [Fuel and maintenance network](https://www.fossnational.com/en/network-search) Access service and repairs through our nationwide network of vendors. - [White papers](https://www.fossnational.com/en/resources-listing) Blogs and white papers developed to help you better manage your fleet and drivers. - [Zero-emissions](https://www.fossnational.com/en/zeroemission) Best practices for reducing your organization's greenhouse gas emissions. - [Case studies](https://www.fossnational.com/en/resources-listing?page=0&category=Case) Learn how we helped other companies improve their fleet operations. - [Articles](https://blog.fossnational.com/) Uncover industry insights, expert advice, and the latest trends in fleet management, vehicle leasing, and mobility solutions. 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Many organizations are in this position, since there isn’t much real-world data available on fleet use cases.  To help bridge that gap, the Foss team decided to bring electric vehicles into our own fleet. We’re now collecting on-road operational data as a way of evaluating EVs for our customers. Our purpose is to gather as much data as we can to help you make the transition more effectively.  Here’s a look at how we’re doing it! ## How We Structure Our Pilot Program Currently, there aren’t many commercial EVs like trucks and cargo vans available in Canada. So we’re beginning our EV pilot program by evaluating vehicles that would work for a sales or executive fleet. About a quarter of our company car drivers are participating in the program, on a mix of battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.  ![foss-ev-pilot-program](https://blog.fossnational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/2022/A%20Behind-the-Scenes%20Look%20at%20Our%20EV%20Pilot%20Program/foss-ev-pilot-program.jpg?width=1500&name=foss-ev-pilot-program.jpg) *Foss Account Executive Jennifer Chapman with her 2022 Kia Nero company car*   To determine the right vehicles for each driver, we begin by completing a full fit-for-purpose analysis. We evaluate what each driver needs to do their job, focusing on end use and required range. When determining range requirements, we look at how many kilometers a driver typically travels in a day, and the climate in which they’ll be driving. Keeping in mind that an OEM’s stated range for a particular EV might end up being less on Canadian roads, due to our temperature fluctuations.  We then look at the available vehicles and choose a suitable one for each driver. **Read more:** [Electric Vehicle Fleets Are The Future: Here's How to Prepare](https://blog.fossnational.com/electric-vehicle-fleet?hsLang=en) ## How We’re Managing EV Charging  Each employee in our EV pilot program has gotten a charger installed at their home. The chargers are connected back to Foss through ChargePoint. This allows us to view each driver’s electricity charges, based on the hydro rates for their area. We use this information to help calculate each vehicle’s true total cost of ownership.  We’re also beginning to install workplace charging stations at some of our office locations. Our Montreal office has one charger installed, and we’re in the process of installing two chargers at our Markham office.  **Learn more about EV charging** in: [Factors Impacting the Adoption of EVs in Fleet \[Interview\]](https://blog.fossnational.com/evs-in-fleet?hsLang=en) ![home-ev-charging](https://blog.fossnational.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Post%20Images/2022/A%20Behind-the-Scenes%20Look%20at%20Our%20EV%20Pilot%20Program/home-ev-charging.jpg?width=1500&name=home-ev-charging.jpg)*Home charging station in a Foss employee’s garage * ## Helping You Transition to Electric Vehicles  It’s clear that the change to electric vehicles is coming. The Federal Government has set [emissions targets](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview/emissions-reduction-2030.html) that are accelerating the transition. And organizations are focusing more on sustainability in an effort to do their part for the environment and remain competitive in today’s marketplace.  For fleets, the best approach to managing the change to EVs is to start gradually. Begin with a small group of drivers, evaluating as you go along. Then slowly expand your program to include more people.  It’s all about making the transition in a way that makes sense for your business. We’re here to help, so [don’t hesitate to reach out](https://www.fossnational.com/sustainable-fleet-management) for support on structuring your transition to EVs and finding the right vehicles for your drivers!  [Previous Post](https://blog.fossnational.com/great-customer-service?hsLang=en) [View all posts](https://blog.fossnational.com) [Next Post](https://blog.fossnational.com/new-vehicle-shortage?hsLang=en) ### Get to Know the Author Dave is a highly motivated, innovative and results-oriented sales executive. He is passionate about coaching and sustaining high-performance teams that enhance the customer experience and achieve business objectives. He knows the fleet business from the ground up with over two decades of fleet management experience. He has held several senior management roles overseeing new business development, customer satisfaction, account management and operations. Dave maintains a keen aptitude for continually assessing and adapting to the needs of clients. [Meet our team](https://www.fossnational.com/our-team) ![](https://blog.fossnational.com/hubfs/David%20250x250.jpg) ### Get the latest fleet management news ![thumbnail-e-fleets-are-coming](https://blog.fossnational.com/hubfs/Premium-Content/PCO%20Thumbnails/thumbnail-e-fleets-are-coming.png "thumbnail-e-fleets-are-coming") ## E-Fleets Are Coming: How Can You Plan for Change? EVs can provide significant benefits for many fleets. We explore some key factors to help you find out if they are right for you. 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