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As interest in electric commercial vehicles accelerates rapidly, electric vans and trucks are becoming increasingly common across large corporate fleets and SMEs. As a result, customers are seeking answers to fundamental operational and technical questions. This course provides a detailed market overview of the electric van and electric truck landscape, covering EV technology, charging infrastructure, range management, fleet transition strategy and total cost of ownership (TCO). Gain practical knowledge and valuable day-to-day operational technical support skills so you can confidently advise fleet operators and drivers on how to effectively manage, operate and drive electric vans and electric trucks within modern commercial fleets and business mobility environments
Who should attend?
Suitable for staff at all levels, including Sales, Account Management, Customer Services and Operational Driver Support roles from within the industry – where the customer may value your support in effectively making the transition to EVs. Also of interest to Fleet Managers and Fleet Operators.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, attendees will:
- Have the confidence to communicate with drivers, customers and fleet operators and support them adapting to Electric Van & Truck driving
- Explain how to avoid and overcome common issues with Electric Van & Truck driving
- Have awareness of the current and developing Electric Van & Truck market
- Develop an understanding of the Electric Van & Truck charging landscape
Who trains this course?
Tim Campbell has 30 years’ experience in the UK commercial vehicle industry, he has worked at National Fleet and Director level working for both contract hire and leasing companies and also two van and truck manufacturers. He has helped in the setting up of three manufacturers contract hire and leasing companies also helping train the staff and management. For over 15 years he headed up the UK's largest commercial vehicle market research company as well as offering training and consultancy services to many UK and European household names.
As far as training is concerned he has worked with major commercial vehicle manufacturers such as Ford, Vauxhall, Fiat, Iveco, Nissan, Opel, Citroen, and Renault as well as speaking at conferences around the world, specifically in Europe, North America, Dubai and India. He also has extensive knowledge of designing and producing training material on commercial vehicles as well as acting as the Master Trainer for European OEM's.
Duration and Cost
A 4-hour training course, split across two 2-hour modules:
9.30 - 12.00 Module 1 – Market overview of the EV market from a company car perspective.
13.00 - 15.30 Module 2 - Providing practical advice and guidance to customers operating or driving Electric Van & Trucks, including the importance of choosing the correct specification for the job.
*Book your spaces 2 weeks or more in advance of the course date and receive a £100 discount on the course fee*
Member Fee £329 + VAT (Full Price £429 + VAT less than 2 weeks before the course date).
Non-Member Fee £529 + VAT (Full Price £629 + VAT less than 2 weeks before the course date).
