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Electric vehicle battery health concerns stifling used EV market

Biggest barriers to EV adoption in the used market revealed in new research .

7 Jun

Price rise for charging an electric vehicle on Gridserve network

Charge point operator Gridserve says it was unable to sustain current pricing because its cost base had continued to inflate.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 2 Jun

Why Government support in used electric van market is essential for fleets

Paul Hollick, chair of the AFP, examines how uncertain future RVs for electric vans are proving to be a significant barrier to fleet adoption.

2 Jun

New road pricing report welcomed but AFP opposes tax changes now

A new ‘Road Duty’ for electric vehicles (EVs) – levied at around 6p per mile (plus VAT) – has been recommended to offset a decline in fuel duty.

1 Jun

‘Real-life’ price of charging an electric vehicle revealed by Mina

The cost of charging an electric vehicle (EV) at home has levelled out, but public charging continues to increase, according to new analysis published by Mina.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 31 May

Fleets beginning to see discounts on new electric vehicles

Tesla price cuts, the arrival of new manufacturers from China and an increase in production are resulting in fleets starting to see discounts on new EV orders.

31 May

Woman plugging her electric car into a home charger

Price drop for home electric vehicle charging

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers home charging costs are set to fall after Ofgem announced a new energy price cap.

26 May

Pay-as-you-drive tax proposal for electric vehicles to plug Treasury shortfall

Think tank says Government should replace VED and fuel duty with a 'pay-as-you-drive' tax for electric vehicles to build "better and fairer" system.

24 May

Fleets unbundling SMR for electric vehicles to realise cost savings (video)

Fleets are unbundling service maintenance and repair from lease contracts, believing savings are not being passed on from electric vehicles.

22 May

Mina data shows electric vehicle range improving with warmer weather

Electric vehicles (EVs) are proving to be a third more efficient than in the coldest months, according to new data from EV payment specialist Mina.

18 May

Slow and fast-charging rate rise for electric vehicle drivers

The price of slow charging an electric vehicle on the public network increased by 5p/kWh compared to March, while the fast-charging rate rose by 1p/kWh.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 18 May

Stellantis commitment to build EVs in UK at threat from Brexit rules

Stellantis has warned the UK Government that its commitment to build electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK is at risk, unless Brexit trade rules are re-negotiated.

Brexit 17 May

Driver training helps with tyre wear of electric vehicles, says Red

With reports that electric vehicles (EVs) suffer from increased tyre wear, Red Corporate Driver Training says the issue is with the driver not the vehicle.

16 May

Tesla having tyre changed outside ATS workshop

Tyre wear rate of electric company cars ‘changes’ SMR spend

ATS Euromaster is warning that fleets making the switch to EVs need to prepare for a shift in the balance of service, maintenance and repair (SMR) spend.

2 May

Fleets postponing electrification plans due to cost pressures

Three-quarters (76%) of fleets are postponing their electrification plans due to cost pressures, new research from Bridgestone and Webfleet suggests.

27 Apr

Vast majority of EV journeys cost more than the AER in Q1

The vast majority of business journeys cost more per mile than the advisory electricity rate reimbursed drivers before March increase, new analysis suggests.

26 Apr

Incentives needed for retail electric vehicle market to meet 2030 target

With low BIK tax rates incentivising company car drivers to make the switch to electric, the Government is being urged to incentivise the retail sector.

20 Apr