Each season can put extra pressure on your fleet vehicles and your budget, depending on how you manage your fleet solutions. From increased fuel costs due to higher fuel consumption, to overheating risks and driver fatigue, summer brings its own set of challenges for fleet vehicle management. With the right preparation and a reliable energy partner like Enerswitch, you can keep your fleet running smoothly while keeping drivers comfortable and safe.

At Enerswitch, we support UK businesses with fuel cards, energy contract switching, electric vehicle charging solutions, and fleet telematics. Here’s how to get your fleet summer-ready and make the most of our services to save on fuel and energy costs.

Smarter Air Con Use for Fleet Vehicles = Lower Fuel Bills

Air conditioning in your company vehicle could be essential in hot weather, but it can also increase fuel consumption by up to 10% if used inefficiently. Encourage drivers to ventilate their vehicles before switching on the AC and get air con systems serviced regularly to avoid unnecessary strain. Even small changes in behaviour – like parking in shaded areas, using air recirculation mode, or managing charging cables and power use efficiently in electric vehicles can make a big difference to running costs.

With Enerswitch fuel cards, you can track any spikes in fuel usage across your fleet and spot trends, identify inefficient vehicles and take action before costs escalate. This smart approach benefits both EV drivers and petrol car users, boosting confidence in your fleet’s performance and sustainability.

Check Tyre Pressures

In hot weather, tyre pressures increase, which affects fuel efficiency, grip and overall safety. Overinflated tyres wear unevenly and reduce performance, while underinflated ones increase rolling resistance and fuel consumption, leading to higher costs. That’s why more frequent checks are essential throughout the summer, especially for high-mileage or heavily loaded vehicles.

With Enerswitch’s fleet telematics solutions you can monitor tyre-related data and vehicle condition in real time. This helps reduce wear and tear, avoid breakdowns and maintain optimum efficiency across your fleet. Using technology smartly keeps your drivers safer, improves range, reduces downtime and cuts maintenance and fuel spend.

Telematics: Spot Inefficiencies Before They Cost You

Travelling during summer months brings more traffic, longer idle times and additional strain on vehicles – especially with air con running. These factors all add up to higher fuel bills and reduced performance if left unchecked.

Our fleet tracking solutions provide real-time visibility into how your vehicles are being used. From flagging excessive idling to identifying inefficient routes or stop-start driving patterns, telematics helps you make smarter operational decisions. It’s an effective way to cut waste, support driver performance and keep your fleet running smoothly during the warmer months.

Thinking of EVs? Summer Is a Great Time to Start

If you’re introducing electric vehicles (EVs) to your fleet, summer is a great time to begin. EVs perform better in warmer conditions, and starting the transition now means you can establish charging routines using the best EV chargers without winter weather disruptions.

At Enerswitch, we support businesses in making the switch with tailored advice on commercial EV charger installation, aligning energy contracts, and integrating EVs with traditional fuel vehicles. Whether you’re running a hybrid fleet or going fully electric, we’ll help ensure your charging strategy is cost-effective, scalable and future proof. Our expert team can also advise on compatible charging solutions, suitable energy tariffs and information on how to use apps to monitor and manage your fleet’s charging to maximise savings and efficiency.

Don’t Forget Your Energy Contracts

Your depot or charging infrastructure will likely see increased usage throughout June to September. This means that it’s a good time to review your current energy supplier and pricing to ensure you’re paying the most competitive rates.

Enerswitch helps UK businesses:

• Switch to more competitive or greener energy tariffs
• Align contracts with EV charging patterns and fleet usage across the UK to optimise costs
• Avoid renewal traps and overpaying during peak periods on standard variable tariffs common in UK energy contracts

Ready to get your UK fleet summer-ready?

Contact Enerswitch today to discover how we can help you install high-quality EV chargers, optimise your domestic and commercial energy contracts, and improve overall fleet performance.

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