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Insurance rates for EV drivers too high, says Fleet Evolution

Fleet Evolution says that insurance rates have increase by between 150% and 300% for electric cars in recent months.

26 May

Shell Telematics data being accessed through a laptop

Accelerate to Zero programme launched by Shell Fleet Solutions

Shell Fleet Solutions has launched Accelerate to Zero, a programme aimed at supporting fleets in their efforts to meet sustainability targets.

data and connectivity 24 May

Lower maintenance costs help strengthen the case for EV adoption

Electric vehicles will not break down so often or need parts replaced as regularly as ICE vehicles

Costs & incentives 19 May

Fleet switch to electric brings leasing into focus for SMEs

The high purchase price of electric vehicles is persuading small and medium enterprise fleets to consider leasing, says FleetCheck.

17 May

Flexible contract management key to EV multi-cycle leasing, says Sofico

The development of multi-cycle leasing requires flexible software capable of managing subsequent leases of the same asset, says Sofico.

leasing 10 May

Mileage reimbursement figures out of date within days of issue

Latest advisory fuel rates issued by HMRC have left employees short-changed within days of being published.

fuel and fuel cards 9 May

Read the April digital edition of Fleet News

The April edition of Fleet News is packed with exclusive interviews, best practice and insight, and a 25-page guide to electric vehicles (EVs).

3 May

Breakdown costs ‘almost three times higher’ for an EV than ICE vehicle

However, the research from Total Motion shows that SMR costs for electric vehicles are approximately 27% lower than that of a petrol or diesel car.

27 Apr

UK ranked third best in Europe for electric vehicle driving

The UK has been ranked the third best country in Europe for EV driving, but a shortage of charge points is threatening adoption rates, new research suggests.

13 Apr

EV Café and Geotab launch competition to help fleets electrify

The EV Café has announced a nationwide search with Geotab, for a fleet that is committed to making the transition to electric vehicle (EV) technology.

sustainability 11 Apr

Tyre cost to become significant part of EV fleet SMR bills

Tyre management is set to become the focal point of service, maintenance and repair (SMR) for fleets as they adopt electric vehicles (EVs), according to Fleet Check.

25 Feb

Hertz invests in eMobility firm UFODrive

Hertz has partnered with electric vehicle (EV) rental company and eMobility provider UFODrive, to develop new solutions to make renting EVs more straightforward.

16 Feb

Tesla Model 3 tops Aston Barclay’s used car desirability index

Aston Barclay has named the Tesla Model 3 as the most desirable used car and electric vehicle (EV) of 2021.

used cars 1 Feb

Total cost of ownership benefits ‘eroded’ after plug-in grant cut

TCO benefits for EVs have diminished in many cases versus internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

plug in car and van grant 27 Jan

Grant reductions an attempt to make limited Government funds last longer

Christopher Caddick, head of business development at JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions (VLS) reflects on the plug-in grant changes.

plug in car and van grant 27 Jan

Leasing Options partners with Pod Point

Leasing Options has announced a new partnership with providers of electric vehicle (EV) charging, Pod Point.

vehicle provision 26 Jan

The Electric Car Scheme launches EV salary sacrifice product

The Electric Car Scheme has launched in the UK as a new salary sacrifice provider offering electric vehicles (EVs).

Salary Sacrifice 19 Jan

ZenAuto reports 172% increase in searches for electric cars

Zenith’s personal leasing division says this has been driven by the fuel supply shortage in September 2021, and the UN climate COP26 summit.

17 Jan

Sogo achieves record growth in December

Sogo has marked its first anniversary with record growth in December 2021, signing 1,200 new contracts with electric vehicles accounting for 30% of orders.

vehicle provision 12 Jan