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Car rental EV fleet grows by more than 200%

Around 10% of the UK’s car rental fleet has a plug – either fully electric or hybrid – new research from the BVRLA suggests.

BVRLA 24 Jun

‘Unroadworthy’ daily rental vehicles delivered to fleets

Fleets are being delivered daily rental vehicles with safety issues, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals.

Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) 18 Jun

BMW top performer as leasing companies rank manufacturer relationships

BMW has performed the best in a new OEM survey conducted by trade body the BVRLA.

BVRLA 12 Jun

BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney to retire

After 11 years as chief executive of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, Gerry Keaney has announced he is retiring.

BVRLA 29 May

Hopes of visible roadside EV charge point pricing fade

Fleets shouldn’t expect to see roadside totems that display prices for electric vehicle charging, much like diesel and petrol stations, any time soon.

Charging & infrastructure 22 May

Salary sacrifice boom shows ‘EV incentives work for private buyers’

The volume of cars being delivered through salary sacrifice schemes is up 47% year-on-year, new figures suggest.

Fleet funding 10 Apr

Updated: Transport minister meets Zero Emission Van Plan members

Transport minister Anthony Browne has met members of the Zero Emission Van Plan to discuss challenges around the adoption of electric vans.

Department for Transport 3 Apr

Charge point grant for EV drivers without driveways

DfT widens access to charge point grant, confirms £185m EV infrastructure funding to councils and launches forum for Government and charging industry.

Charging & infrastructure 18 Mar

Local authorities failing to engage with fleets on EV strategies

Half of local authorities have an EV charging strategy plan in place, but the vast majority are failing to talk to fleets about their needs.

Charging & infrastructure 15 Mar

Lex Autolease’s Steve Cocks receives top honour at BVRLA dinner

The 2024 dinner was a sell out, welcoming 850 delegates from across BVRLA membership, with Industry Hero Awards also awarded.

BVRLA 12 Mar

Fleets wanting to make electric van switch “failed” by Budget

The Government has been criticised for failing to offer fleets the urgent fiscal support required to replace diesel vans with electric LCVs.

Budget 2024 7 Mar

New poll to support Zero Emission Van Plan's calls for Government support

The BVRLA has created a poll to capture overall sentiment towards electric vans as part of its Zero Emission Van Plan initiative.

Van News 20 Feb

Zero Emission Van Plan calls for greater Government support to boost fleet uptake

Fleet News has joined a new campaign which seeks to obtain UK Government support for a fleet manifesto intended to accelerate the uptake of zero emission vans.

12 Feb

Huge growth in salary sacrifice | Half of company cars pure electric

Vehicle leasing companies are forecasting further rapid growth in salary sacrifice for cars after reporting a record rise in the benefit over the past year.

Fleet funding 11 Jan

New electric ‘van plan’ to help meet ZEV targets

A new electric ‘van plan’ is being developed to help fleets make the switch and address key concerns around the move away from ICE vehicles.

Fleet strategy 5 Jan

Long-serving Nora Leggett retires from BVRLA

Leggett has announced that she will retire from the trade body at the end of December.

BVRLA 20 Dec

Fleets face ‘sharp rise’ in lease costs if EV used values fall further

The BVRLA’s latest Industry Outlook report issues warning of a potential hike in lease rentals for electric vehicles.

Fleet funding 6 Dec

BVRLA’s fair wear and tear standard updated

A revised version of the fair wear and tear standard for commercial vehicles and minibuses has been launched by the BVRLA.

BVRLA 5 Dec

OZEV hints at possible changes to heavy electric van rules

The Government is looking at how it can further remove the burden of additional regulations governing the use of heavy electric vans.

Department for Transport 1 Dec

Urgent action needed to decarbonise HGVs, claims new report

Urgent action is needed to electrify half a million HGVs in the UK in order to meet net zero targets, a new report from the Green Finance Institute says.

Fleet funding 30 Nov

BVRLA - Page 2

Car rental EV fleet grows by more than 200%

‘Unroadworthy’ daily rental vehicles delivered to fleets

BMW top performer as leasing companies rank manufacturer relationships

BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney to retire

Hopes of visible roadside EV charge point pricing fade

Salary sacrifice boom shows ‘EV incentives work for private buyers’

Updated: Transport minister meets Zero Emission Van Plan members

Charge point grant for EV drivers without driveways

Local authorities failing to engage with fleets on EV strategies

Lex Autolease’s Steve Cocks receives top honour at BVRLA dinner

Fleets wanting to make electric van switch “failed” by Budget

New poll to support Zero Emission Van Plan's calls for Government support

Zero Emission Van Plan calls for greater Government support to boost fleet uptake

Huge growth in salary sacrifice | Half of company cars pure electric

New electric ‘van plan’ to help meet ZEV targets

Long-serving Nora Leggett retires from BVRLA

Fleets face ‘sharp rise’ in lease costs if EV used values fall further

BVRLA’s fair wear and tear standard updated

OZEV hints at possible changes to heavy electric van rules

Urgent action needed to decarbonise HGVs, claims new report

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

BVRLA - Page 2

Car rental EV fleet grows by more than 200%

‘Unroadworthy’ daily rental vehicles delivered to fleets

BMW top performer as leasing companies rank manufacturer relationships

BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney to retire

Hopes of visible roadside EV charge point pricing fade

Salary sacrifice boom shows ‘EV incentives work for private buyers’

Updated: Transport minister meets Zero Emission Van Plan members

Charge point grant for EV drivers without driveways

Local authorities failing to engage with fleets on EV strategies

Lex Autolease’s Steve Cocks receives top honour at BVRLA dinner

Fleets wanting to make electric van switch “failed” by Budget

New poll to support Zero Emission Van Plan's calls for Government support

Zero Emission Van Plan calls for greater Government support to boost fleet uptake

Huge growth in salary sacrifice | Half of company cars pure electric

New electric ‘van plan’ to help meet ZEV targets

Long-serving Nora Leggett retires from BVRLA

Fleets face ‘sharp rise’ in lease costs if EV used values fall further

BVRLA’s fair wear and tear standard updated

OZEV hints at possible changes to heavy electric van rules

Urgent action needed to decarbonise HGVs, claims new report

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

Renault 5 E-Tech first drive | The compact EV we've been waiting for

Roadside drink-driving bans supported by a third of drivers

Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

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