The corporate fleet sector represents a promising area for the electrification of mobility, and it is expected that more companies will be interested in converting their vehicle fleets to electric in the coming years. Consequently, these companies will also need to establish appropriate charging infrastructure and technical-administrative tools for its management. RSE (Ricerca Sistema Energetico) aimed to delve into this topic by analyzing the main opportunities and challenges present, with a view to developing and field-testing innovative solutions for managing the infrastructure. In 2019, RSE set up a comprehensive electrification plan for its vehicle fleet, including not only service cars for shared use but also company vehicles assigned to executives for mixed use, with a combination of pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

An experimental area for vehicle charging was also planned, integrating charging systems from different manufacturers and managed through a centralized system to optimize its operation. In a three-year perspective, 2019 was characterized by preliminary activities for sizing and selecting both the vehicles and the experimental charging area. The current fleet was analyzed in terms of number, type, mileage, and usage patterns, and an initial replacement hypothesis was proposed to meet company needs.

From the infrastructure standpoint, a preliminary sizing was performed, and the characteristics of the connection and location of the charging points were identified. Additionally, prototype solutions for home charging of company car owners were developed, allowing for power modulation and remote monitoring of key electrical parameters.