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Medperion GmbH was the first company in Europe to implement a purely electric field service vehicle fleet of this size for a developer of immunotherapies. Tolga Boyaci, fleet manager at Medperion, talks about the challenges and successes of the project.
Since the beginning of 2019, Tolga Boyaci and his team have been managing around 350 vehicles at Medperion. When our customer was looking for a modern e-fleet for a sales line, the company turned to Medperion. “Our standard fleet for field service lines consists largely of Mercedes vehicles powered by internal combustion engines,” says Boyaci.
But our customer wanted to give more space to the topic of electric mobility. Medperion proposed various concepts with different manufacturers. In the end, Tesla was chosen. The project was tight on schedule, but Medperion pulled it off. A total of 38 employees were successfully recruited for the hybrid sales team via Careforce and equipped with the desired vehicles. The project was launched in May 2021, and the Tesla vehicles were delivered for the first time in July.
The project was an exciting challenge, as Tesla is a new manufacturer and the service network in Germany consists of a few service centers, unlike other manufacturers. The charging infrastructure was also a challenge, as employees had to change their work processes and procedures. “Planning is the be-all and end-all when introducing an e-fleet,” says Boyaci.
Focus on efficiency and sustainability.
The introduction of an e-fleet definitely pays off, especially when it comes to sustainability. But it is also important to consider whether an e-fleet is suitable for the employee's area of operation. For trips that span Germany and require employees to travel over 1,000 kilometers a day, an e-fleet may not be the ideal solution. But with distances of 200—300 kilometers, the whole thing looks different. In addition, such projects should use e-vehicles with a longer range in order to minimize charging time for employees.
Smart work: How the charging time can be used efficiently.
This is because the charging time can take up to 30 minutes for fast charging stations, while 11 kW charging stations can take hours. For this reason, everyday working life must be adjusted accordingly in order to ideally use the charging breaks as a meal break, working time on a laptop or for a telephone call with a customer.
The feedback from 38 employees was mixed before the start of the project. Some employees were enthusiastic about the topic of electric mobility, while others raised concerns. “After a few days after the start of the project, we received a lot of positive news,” says Tolga Boyaci.
The employees felt good about the idea that they could do their part to protect the environment and that many of their concerns and doubts had not been confirmed in everyday life.
Fleet maintenance is also very easy due to the low number of maintenance components. In contrast to conventional combustion engines, an electric vehicle does not require an engine, which means that no oil change is required and filters have to be replaced at longer maintenance intervals. However, due to the higher acceleration, the tires must be changed more often than with an internal combustion vehicle. While changing tires every two years is sufficient for a conventional car, this is more common with electric vehicles.
In addition, the advanced technology of electric vehicles enables over-the-air maintenance. Tesla, which sees itself as a technology company and not just as a vehicle manufacturer, offers particularly impressive opportunities here. Updates can simply be uploaded to the vehicle, meaning that maintenance work can be carried out quickly and easily. Overall, maintaining an electric vehicle fleet is a cost-effective and time-saving option that meets the needs of modern companies.
Medperion can offer its customers excellent leasing conditions, regardless of which manufacturer the customer chooses. There is also a solution to the often mentioned hurdle of charging infrastructure. During the project, the company ensured that employees were equipped with wallboxes. In the future, Medperion intends to work with a specialized provider to ensure optimal charging infrastructure and attractive leasing conditions for upcoming projects as well.
ISO 14001 environmental certificate.
In summary, the Medperion project shows that an e-fleet is a sustainable and economic alternative for companies that can be successfully implemented through careful planning and adjustment of work processes. Medperion sensitizes its customers to the issue of electric mobility and also focuses on sustainability within its own company.
“Our environmental management has received ISO 14001 certification, which makes us very proud,” says Boyaci. Your own fleet also plays an important role here. Medperion is aware of its responsibility to the environment and is committed to continuously reducing its CO₂ emissions.
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