Electric vehicles

Visit the bustling London borough of Islington and you could be forgiven for not realising you’re in the vicinity of one of the UK’s largest indoor workplace charging stations.

Increasing numbers of new electric cars are hitting the market as demand continues. Here we look at some of the most important for fleets.

From worst-case scenario range to reliability and charging issues, some of the UK's leading fleet decision-makers share their experiences on running e-LCVs.

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) offer great tax advantages for company car drivers, but we find out how efficient they are in the real-world.

Research by analysts Gartner also finds that legacy OEMs will have to adapt to new rivals and production techniques to remain competitive in the BEV sector.

We assembled a selection of the market’s most in-demand new EVs and took them on a cold weather road trip to see how much the winter affects their efficiency.

Maserati's new Folgore models are expected to revive interest in the Italian brand among corporate buyers.

Sustainability is at the centre of BMW's fleet strategy as it brings a growing line-up of electric cars to market.

Maintenance and monitoring aftercare solutions are essential to avoid the risk of vehicles being incapacitated by flat batteries.

Company car choice lists could look markedly different in just a few years’ time, as an influx of new electric vehicles from Asia could begin to dominate the market.

There’s only one way to truly know the range of an EV - and that is to drive it until it runs out.

Tesla is offering free charging at all its Superchargers in the UK, today.

Fleet operators need to start considering their electric vehicle policies as soon as possible, even if they do not intend to make a wholesale transition until closer to the 2030 deadline.

Renault is urging fleets and their drivers to re-engage with the brand as its model line-up shows a step-up in technology and quality, giving its product a more premium feel.

Ensuring both employer and employee are not left out of pocket when it comes to paying for electricity used to power business miles can be complex.

Company vehicle tax expert Harvey Perkins, director of HRUX, looks at how employers can fairly reimburse electric vehicle drivers for business mileage.

Polestar is eyeing further growth in the fleet market with a product offensive, which includes a refreshed Polestar 2 and two electric SUVs.

Overcoming any driver concerns and providing the right training is critical to making the most of electric vehicles.

With an ambition to be net zero by 2029, Central Co-op is beginning the process of electrifying its funeral fleet.

Successfully integrating home, workplace and public chargers into a single strategy can improve a fleet's operation as well as cut costs.

Developing an electrification roadmap can help organisations avoid any potential pitfalls on their way to a zero-emission fleet.

Fleet News has published a digital report offering advice to any business taking its first steps into the world of electric vehicles, while laying out the challenges to those yet to start their transition.

As rising electricity prices erode the fuel savings traditionally offered by EVs, we look at whether the expected SMR benefits are materialising.

Britain’s favourite van manufacturer has been through a significant overhaul in the last two years as it readies itself for a new era of electric vehicles (EV).

The automotive sector is currently in a period of unprecedented change, says industry expert Kavin Gaskall. But what will be the implications for fleets?

EVs continue to be treated with suspicion by parts of the business community, with critics highlighting operational concerns. But are their claims fact or fiction?

Lunaz believes the most sustainable way to electrify vehicles is to upcycle the original internal combustion engine (ICE) versions

The cold weather is here and electric vehicle operators will see a drop in both range and charging speeds. We look at why this is and how fleets can mitigate the impact.

Setting achievable targets is key to making the move to electric, according to Mitie fleet manager Heidi Thompson

Vehicle supply issues, charger incompatibility and a Treasury that's out of touch with business needs were issues aired by fleet decision-makers attending the September Fleet200 Strategy Network as they transition to EV.

Manufacturers have been accused of exploiting EV transition to maximise profits and reneging on contract agreements at the last minute by fleet decision-makers.

Electrifying a fleet without negatively impacting business operations is a challenge all organisations are facing, particularly those running vans.

‘We can help fleets plan for decarbonisation,’ says Renault Trucks UK’s James Charnock

Group discovers an interesting by-product from the introduction of more EVs

The business case for EVs, charging strategies, mileage reimbursement rates, vehicle supply issues… there was no shortage of challenges to address at our recent roundtable

VIP-style approach to customer service is part of the Genesis strategy to win fleet sales

Red Corporate Driver Training not only helps fleets with training and other services, it is also considering how to electrify its own fleet at the same time

Buy-in from board members and drivers means electrification is no hill to climb for storage and information management services company Iron Mountain

A new Fleet200 Strategy Network (FSN) survey reveals how respondents have already reduced the diesel mix of their car fleets to 54%.

Path towards electric and an embracement of digital sales channels are among strategies helping Volvo to establish itself as a key player in premium car market