As South Africa's commercial electric vehicle (EV) market begins to gain momentum, fleet operators are being urged to look beyond charging infrastructure and vehicle procurement and also focus on driver behaviour, which is viewed as a less obvious factor that could determine the success of fleet electrification. Speaking during the WesBank EVolution 2.0 event, held at The Forum Conference Venue, in Johannesburg, on July 22, advanced driver training and fleet risk management company MasterDrive CEO Eugene Herbert encouraged businesses introducing EVs into their fleets to rethink traditional driver training, arguing that driving habits developed in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles often work against the efficient operation of EVs.

South Africa's electric vehicle (EV) market has reached a pivotal moment, with consumer demand now outpacing government policy and creating an urgent need for measures that…

Local fleet operators are increasingly adopting electric vehicles to reduce costs, improve efficiency and lower carbon emissions.