Motability has launched a pilot programme in partnership with Drivvn to assist its clients, who obtain mobility advantages they will spend on automotive leasing, to make the transition to an electrical car (EV).
The trial utilises an EV ‘suitability evaluation software’, delivering perception and steering to clients contemplating a change to EVs, primarily based on personalised components comparable to driving habits, mileage necessities, entry to public and residential charging, the shopper’s confidence in EVs, Motability stated.
The software additionally presents journey mapping performance to assist customers in understanding how their driving habits might affect switching to an electrical automotive and supplies overviews of charging places at continuously visited locations.
Jonathan Jenkins, head of innovation at Motability Operations, stated: “We perceive the potential transition to EVs is usually a consuming course of for our clients.
“We’re right here to assist make this course of as easy as doable for them by offering them with streamlined info permitting them to make assured selections.
“This newest pilot will assist to information Motability Scheme clients by way of the change to electrical and allow us to additional make sure that we’re serving to them make knowledgeable selections about their subsequent car selection.”
Two months into launch, the pilot scheme “showcases promising outcomes”, stated Motability.
Peter Brown, chief govt of Drivvn, added: “Digital instruments have an important function in participating and informing motorists on their EV selections.
“The staff at Drivvn is utilizing the newest expertise and communications platforms to make sure that the correct messages will be delivered on the proper time to assist shopping for selections.”
Lexus is the latest car brand to join the Motability scheme.
