Micheldever Fleet Solutions (MFS) has published an EV tyre guide to give fleets an overview of the market and advice on fitting EV tyres to a company’s fleet.
Developed to help operators “supercharge” their EV tyre knowledge, the guide is available online and provides guidance on the challenges posed by EV vehicles.
MFS – the fleet tyre division of leading wholesale Micheldever Tyre Services – says the different tyre requirements for EV vehicles demand a more in-depth tyre knowledge than for conventional vehicles and Fleet Managers “need to get up to speed” on the differences.
The new publication includes guidance on the best tyres to fit to different types of EV vehicles, safety advice, wear rates and tyre replacement cycles.
New car registration data for 2021 reveals a surge in EV take-up – more battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were registered last year than the previous five years combined. BEVs accounted for one in nine registrations last year.
But Martin Towers, MFS sales director, warned that fitting the wrong type of tyre to an EV can result in a loss of range, extra noise, accelerated wear and compromise the safety of the vehicle.
“It’s therefore really important that fleet managers supercharge their EV tyre knowledge and get up to speed on the key differences between EV tyres and those fitted to conventional vehicles.
“With increasing numbers of EV vehicles entering the fleet market, the time to take action is now. We have produced the new MFS EV tyre guide to help Fleet Managers fill in any gaps in their EV tyre knowledge and to support them in developing their position as EV tyre experts within their business.”
As well as identifying the right tyre to suit the right vehicle, MFS can also take care of the disposal of the original equipment tyres, removing the hassle for the customer and allowing the tyres to be put to an alternative use beneficial to all involved.
To access the MFS ‘Supercharging Your Fleet’ tyre guide, click here.
