Transport for London (TfL) can switch half of its support fleet to EVs immediately with no schedule or route changes, software has revealed.

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Dynamon, a commercial fleet optimisation software specialist, is working with TfL to accelerate electrification of its c.962-vehicle engineering service fleet.

The collaboration uses Dynamon’s Zero planning software to provide the foundations for a data-driven roadmap to support TfL’s rollout of zero-emission vehicles.

The analysis, which is based on creating dedicated fleet-specific charging infrastructure on TfL sites, reveals that 50% of TfL’s fleet are classed as ‘green vehicles’ and recommended as suitable for immediate electrification with infrastructure at key locations, requiring no schedule or route changes.

The remaining 50% either needs minor adjustments to be electrified (marked as amber) or additional charging solutions, which will require further assessment by TfL (marked as red).

The findings were based on analysis of TfL’s vehicle telematics data and operational patterns over a 12-month period, covering 356 locations, including depots, Tube stations, offices, and bus stations.

The Zero software identified optimal EV models, charging infrastructure needs and efficient charging patterns, providing a data-driven plan to support a seamless transition.

As TfL’s support fleet operates across a diverse network, the analysis was based on creating dedicated fleet-specific charging infrastructure on TfL sites, rather than relying on publicly available chargers.

Planning for fleet-specific charging infrastructure was critical to ensuring cost-effective and operationally feasible electrification of TfL’s support fleet. Unlike public charging points, this infrastructure would be solely for fleet use, designed to meet the operational demands of TfL’s vehicles.

Out of the 356 sites analysed for TfL’s support fleet, Zero helped identify 36 primary locations for installing dedicated fleet-only charging infrastructure. These identified sites would cover 90% of the fleet’s energy demand, potentially reducing the number of chargers required by 43%, with charger sharing strategies improving charger utilisation by 35%. If implemented according to the proposal, the fleet’s reliance on public charging could be reduced by 25%.

Angus Webb, CEO of Dynamon, commented: “Our Zero software is designed to provide actionable insights and cost-effective strategies for fleet electrification, and we are proud to see it making a significant impact for TfL in their journey towards a zero-emission future.

“This partnership demonstrates how data-driven solutions can enable large organisations with complex fleet requirements to transition confidently, efficiently and sustainably to electric vehicles.”