Public transport operator Go-Ahead Group is rolling out BetterFleet’s EV fleet charge management and operations platform across its national electric bus fleet in the UK. Go-Ahead will implement BetterFleet’s SaaS platform for over 1,000 EVs in operation at 20 bus depots, and has contracted to expand to more than 1,500 units at 30 depots by the end of 2025.
“Managing one of the world’s largest fleets of electric buses requires consolidation and standardization of multiple data sources, clear operational information and insights along with automation,” says Go-Ahead. “With the BetterFleet platform, Go-Ahead Group depot operators are provided with mission-critical information to simplify their duties and help ensure that vehicles are ready for dispatch, while intelligent load deferral helps avoid costly infrastructure upgrades and allows more vehicles to be charged within existing grid capacity.”
BetterFleet’s software system provides visibility into numerous different brands of legacy charging systems under a single interface, and its IoT Hub provides virtual upgrades to extend chargers’ lifespan and avoid unnecessary replacements.
“By using BetterFleet, we have live data to track and manage our zero-emission fleet through its in-depot charge status and on-road state of charge, as well as manage our energy consumption more effectively and minimize our impact on the grid,” said Matt Carney, CEO of Go-Ahead Bus.
“Our platform’s real-time monitoring, automated scheduling and predictive analytics enable Go-Ahead to manage charging more efficiently, helping reduce costs and ensure that electric buses are ready to meet service,” said Daniel Hilson, CEO of BetterFleet.
Source: BetterFleet
