Can Fleet Tracking Help Manage EV Charging and Range? Yes.

Real-time state-of-charge monitoring, charger integration, and route optimisation for electric fleets.

EV ready · SOC monitoring · Charger integration · From £199 per vehicle

As UK fleets transition to electric vehicles, new operational challenges emerge: range anxiety, charging infrastructure planning, and energy cost management. Fleet tracking systems that monitor state of charge (SOC), integrate with chargers, and optimise routes for EV range are essential. LockCar’s LFM platform supports mixed fleets (EV and ICE) with real-time SOC data, charger status, and driver coaching for energy-efficient driving.

EV fleet challenges

Unlike diesel vehicles, EVs require careful planning around range and charging. A delivery driver who runs low on charge mid-route faces hours of downtime while charging. Cold weather reduces range by 20-30%. Without real-time SOC monitoring, fleet managers cannot predict which vehicles will complete their routes. Fleet tracking solves this by displaying current SOC for every EV, estimating remaining range based on recent driving efficiency, and suggesting charging stops when needed.

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EV range is not static. Driving style, temperature, and payload all affect consumption. Telematics that monitor energy consumption per mile (kWh/mile) help managers identify efficient drivers and routes.

State of charge (SOC) monitoring

LockCar’s LFM platform can integrate with vehicle CAN bus data to read battery state of charge directly from the EV’s management system. This provides accurate, real-time SOC percentage and estimated range. For fleets without CAN integration, LockCar One Plus can estimate SOC based on voltage and driving history. Managers set custom alerts: for example, notify when any EV drops below 20% SOC or when range is insufficient for remaining planned route.

20-30%Range reduction in cold weather

10-25%Energy savings with efficient driving

£199From per vehicle for LockCar One

LockCar LFM for mixed fleets

Most UK fleets operate a mix of EVs and diesel vehicles during transition periods. LockCar LFM supports both vehicle types in a single dashboard. For EVs: SOC monitoring, range estimation, charger location integration, and energy consumption reporting. For ICE vehicles: fuel level monitoring, fuel card integration, and emissions reporting. This unified approach eliminates the need for separate tracking systems.

LockCar solutions for EV fleets

EV fleet choice

LockCar One Plus — £259

4G GPS + immobiliser + dashcam

Real-time tracking and SOC monitoring (with optional CAN integration). Remote immobilisation works on EVs as well as ICE vehicles. LFM dashboard included.

LockCar Duo RH Plus — £359

4G dual-camera + telematics

For EV fleets requiring driver-facing cameras (e.g., rideshare, delivery). Monitor driver fatigue and distraction alongside vehicle telematics.

Does LockCar LFM work with all EV makes?

Basic tracking (GPS location, movement alerts) works with any vehicle. CAN bus integration for SOC and range data is available for most popular EV makes including Tesla, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes, VW, and Hyundai.

Can LFM help with energy cost reporting?

Yes. LFM tracks energy consumption (kWh) per mile and per trip, allowing you to calculate cost per mile for EVs alongside fuel cost per mile for ICE vehicles.

EV fleet telematics — UK wide