Shared Charging Survey

Cenex is working on an Innovate UK project researching the potential for shared EV charging for commercial vehicles at private depots.We're conducting a survey to learn more about your fleet's EV charging needs.

By participating, you'll help us:
- Identify gaps in our current understanding of fleet charging requirements
- Develop a better matchmaking platform to connect you with suitable charging infrastructure
Your feedback is valuable! Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. We'll use your responses to improve the accessibility of EV charging for fleets like yours.

All information collected in the survey will be treated in accordance with Cenex’s GDPR policy and will be anonymised unless specific permission is given.

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Section 1: Fleet Information
What is the name of your organisation?
What sector are you in?
Please specify
Where do you operate?
Please tell us the main location of your operations
What vehicles do you use on your fleet?

Cars/Small VansLarge Vans (< 3.5t)Buses and CoachHeavy Goods Vehicles
Where are your vehicles parked when they are not working?

DepotEmployee HomeOther
Section 2: EV Charging Needs

In this section, we would like to learn about your fleet's current EV charging practices and future needs.
Do you have EVs on your fleet?

YesNo
Where do you charge?

DepotEmployee HomePublic ChargersOther
Have you considered how you will transition to zero emission vehicles? Please describe how you plan to transition your fleet
What are the main barriers you face in transitioning to zero emission vehicles?

CostVehicle AvailabilityVehicle PerformanceVehicle RangeLack of Recharging InfrastructureRegulatory UncertaintyOther
What plans do you have to transition to zero emissions vehicles? Do you have a timeline or target dates?
Do you currently have charging infrastructure at your depot(s)?

YesNo
Please tell us how many chargers you have and what power they are?
Do you expect your current or future vehicles (EVs) to require charging away from their base location?

YesNo
What charge speed/time/power will your vehicles need?

Rapid Charge (less than 30min)Fast Charge (less than 2hr)Slow Charge (4-8 hrs)
Section 3: Shared Charging Interest

In the following section, we refer to shared charging. Shared charging is a concept where multiple fleet operators can collaborate to use each other's EV charging infrastructure at their depots when the chargers are not in use by their own vehicles. This can be especially beneficial for companies that want to avoid using public charge points or those without their own charging facilities, as it provides access to charging points that might otherwise be unavailable.
Would you be interested in sharing your depot's charging infrastructure with other fleets?
Would you be interested in using another organisation's charging infrastructure?
What types of fleets would you be most interested in sharing with?

Delivery FleetsBusesUtility Vehicles (e.g., plumbers, electricians)Blue Light/Public Sector Fleets (e.g., police, fire, ambulance)Other

Please could you indicate the importance of the following factors when considering whether to use another organisation's charging infrastructure instead of a public chargepoint

	Very important	Somewhat important	Not important
Availability on our routes
Cheaper than public chargers
It meets our operational need
Lack of capacity at our depots
The chargepoints are easy to access
The chargepoints are secure
They have good staff facilities
There a good booking system
They have easy payment options

Are there any other reasons to consider?

Please could you indicate the importance for each of the following barriers when considering using another organisation's charging infrastructure

	Very important	Somewhat important	Not important
Lack of availability on our routes
Difficult access
No operational needs
Not sure they will be available at the right time
The cost
Security
Complex organisational agreements
Insurance
Staff won’t like it

Are there any other barriers to consider?
Section 4: Contact Information
Can we contact you for further research?

YesNo
Please share your email address
example@example.com
Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey. Your feedback will help us improve EV charging accessibility for fleets.

If you have any further questions or would like to learn more about the project, please contact us at juliette.kariuki@cenex.co.uk.
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Section 1: Fleet Information

Section 2: EV Charging Needs

Section 3: Shared Charging Interest

Section 4: Contact Information