Agilauto Partage and OpenFleet: a partnership to accelerate company car-sharing

The corporate car-sharing market is booming, driven by the imperatives of sustainable development and the quest to optimize fleet management costs. Against this backdrop, the partnership between Agilauto Partage and OpenFleet announced on September 16, 2024 represents a major boost for this sector in France. By joining forces, the two companies aim to equip up to 10,000 vehicles by 2026.

What does the partnership involve?

The partnership between Agilauto Partage, a subsidiary of Crédit Agricoleand OpenFleet is based on a strong complementarity. Agilauto Partage brings its expertise in car-sharing fleet management, specializing in electric vehicles for rural and corporate use. OpenFleet, on the other hand, is a recognized player for its technological car-sharing solutions connecting 95% of vehicles, whether internal combustion or electric, to an advanced management system.

Together, the two companies offer a turnkey solution for fleet managers. This solution includes the technological equipment of vehicles, the management of maintenance operations, as well as change management support for employees, often a major obstacle to the introduction of carsharing services. The aim of this partnership is to remove these obstacles and facilitate the mass adoption of carsharing in companies and local authorities.

Why is this important for fleet managers?

For fleet managers, this partnership represents an opportunity to simplify day-to-day vehicle management, while meeting modern mobility expectations. Thanks to OpenFleet, companies can optimize and reduce their fleet car-sharing replaces an average of three conventional vehicles. Not only does this reduce the cost of maintaining and acquiring vehicles, it also meets environmental challenges by cutting CO2 emissions.

The integration of Agilauto Partage and OpenFleet solutions also guarantees optimum vehicle management, taking care of maintenance, claims and fines management, as well as user support. This comprehensive service considerably reduces the administrative burden on fleet managers, enabling them to concentrate on higher value-added missions.

A lever for the development of carsharing in France

Beyond the immediate benefits for companiesThis partnership is an example of how we can accelerate the development of carsharing in France. By making this technological solution accessible and easy to deploy, Agilauto Partage and OpenFleet are helping to change the way people think about mobility. Car-sharing is thus becoming a solution not only for reducing costs, but also for offering employees a sustainable mobility alternative.

What’s more, the option of monetizing vehicles outside working hours enables companies to turn their fleet into a source of additional revenue, while offering their employees a flexible transport solution for their personal needs. This innovative model meets the new expectations of both companies and employees, who are looking for more agile and sustainable mobility solutions.

In conclusion, a partnership like the one between Agilauto Partage and OpenFleet paves the way for a future in which carsharing will no longer be a simple option, but a standard in corporate fleet management in France. It is fully in line with current trends in mobility and social responsibility, and promises to transform the corporate car-sharing landscape for good.