In all subsidiaries, SPIE is rapidly transitioning its vehicle fleets to all-electric. Three of the players in this transformation look back at the support provided to employees.
Julien Pamelard
Fleet Manager,
SPIE Switzerland
Jean-Baptiste Gay
Fleet Manager,
SPIE CityNetworks, France
Louise Lemoussu
National Projects Coordinator,
SPIE CityNetworks, France
How far have your subsidiaries advanced in electrifying their fleets?
JP – In Switzerland, quickly transitioning to EVs means that we’ll be able to meet, in 2024, the Group’s target of reducing carbon emissions by 25% for 2025. In 2023, we replaced 44% of our fleet of 220 vehicles, with all-electric models accounting for 54% of the new purchases.
JBG – We’re experiencing the same dynamic in France, where we had almost 1,500 EVs out of a total fleet of 10,000 as of end-2023. Their number is growing exponentially, because last year, 60% of our new buys were electric. What’s more, today, all the company cars and service vehicles listed by SPIE France and its subsidiaries are electric.
LL – To support this swift transition, we’re massively deploying charging stations across all the sites concerned. We already have more than 700 charging points in 150 locations and roll-out is continuing apace in 2024.
How are you building employee buy-in for electrification?
LL – When you go electric, a key issue is being able to easily recharge your EV. That’s why our role is primarily to install the right number of charging stations on each site, after analysing requirements on a case-by-case basis. We then have to maintain the stations and provide employees with round-theclock hotline support.
JP – In Switzerland, we have an average of one charging point for every two vehicles on our sites. We also offer employees the possibility of installing smart charging points at home and pay the actual cost of their electricity consumption. We’ve also made a major effort to educate and support employees, both individually and as a group, with, for example, special events to celebrate the arrival of new EVs. As a result, the initial doubts have been dispelled and e-drivers are now acting as ambassadors for other employees.
JBG – In France, SPIE employees can also install charging points at home and access a shared online space with lots of information and tips to ease the switch to electric. In addition, since 2021, SPIE CityNetworks has been organising an eco-mobility week, enabling its employees to testdrive around thirty EVs loaned by our suppliers. This is a great way to encourage take-up.
