How did one fleet cut delivery wait times from 35 weeks and keep EV adoption on track?

A case study from Lex Autolease and Telent shows how fleets are adapting to long vehicle delivery delays while continuing their transition to electric.

Telent had committed to an EV and plug-in hybrid-only company car scheme, but was facing average delivery lead times of around 35 weeks. In practice, that meant drivers were waiting more than eight months between ordering a vehicle and receiving it.

With supply chain disruption continuing to impact new vehicle availability, the challenge was clear. Maintain EV adoption while reducing delays for drivers.

The solution was a pilot scheme using nearly-new electric vehicles returned at the end of lease contracts. These vehicles were redeployed to employees at a lower cost, allowing drivers to access EVs much faster than waiting for a new order.

For fleet operators, the case highlights a practical response to one of the sector’s biggest operational issues. Rather than relying solely on new vehicle supply, fleets can use existing assets to keep drivers mobile and avoid long periods without a vehicle.

It also reflects a wider shift in the leasing market. As availability constraints and cost pressures continue, fleets are becoming more flexible in how vehicles are sourced and funded. For Telent, the result was a faster route into EVs without compromising its low-emission strategy.

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