Fleets are unable to account for up to 15% of the electricity used to charge electric vehicles (EVs), with charging cables a potential culprit, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The fleet trade body is investigating discrepancies highlighted in comparisons between telematics and charge point data, with analysis at an early stage. The AFP stressed it was too early to draw conclusions but suggested that some of the electricity being lost could be down to the EV charging cable, with its length potentially playing a part. National Grid fleet manager, Lorna McAtear said “There’s more than just the cable that needs to be factored into this”
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