Select Car Leasing appoints head of EV division

Select Car Leasing has announced Shane Pither as its new head of Select Electric, leading the company’s efforts to enhance its electric vehicle (EV) leasing services.

The Reading-based leasing firm aims to drive the transition to cleaner motoring by providing customers with expert guidance on EV options, charging, and energy solutions.

Shane, formerly head of automotive innovation, will also strengthen partnerships with key automotive and energy industry players while addressing common misconceptions about EVs through a new myth-busting guide.

He said: “Here at Select Electric we are dedicated to inspiring customers to experience the many benefits that electrified vehicles bring, from lower fuel costs and elevated performance to the long-term protection of the environment. 

“It’s a multi-faceted role, ensuring our teams are equipped with the knowledge and tools required to confidently guide customers in their transition to EVs, while working with our industry partners to expand and enhance our entire EV offering, which includes battery storage and charging solutions.

“It’s an extremely exciting time to be leading the Select Electric division. 

“In 2024 We’ve seen more and more affordable new EVs coming to market, with manufacturers pushing boundaries when it comes to range between charges, and exciting new technology - including solid state battery innovation - is just around the corner.”

This appointment reflects Select Car Leasing’s commitment to supporting customers as demand for EVs continues to grow, with 40 per cent of recent survey respondents seriously considering an electric vehicle for their next lease.

Shane added: “That’s an enormous number of people looking to get behind the wheel of an EV and uptake of electric vehicles by our customers are well above the current BEV industry market share of 17.8 per cent, according to the most recent stats from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders). 

“Our survey also revealed something of a knowledge gap, with around 13 per cent of respondents admitting they still ‘didn’t know enough’ about EVs to form a proper opinion.

“Select Electric is here to plug those gaps and to offer reassuring guidance to anyone interested in an electric vehicle, while we’ll also counter some of the misleading information you might read about EVs online.”

Mark Tongue, joint CEO and founder of Select Car Leasing, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Shane Pither to the role of head of Select Electric. 

“This is a crucial position that will support our electric vehicle strategy within the commercial and sales departments while also growing and developing relationships with our partners, including funders. 

“Shane is a true expert in the field and who will use his considerable EV knowledge to help further our Select Electric agenda and goals.”

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