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Fleets rebel against ‘disgraceful’ service from manufacturers

Threat to drop current suppliers could open door to new relationships as Chinese manufacturers start launching electric models in the UK.

vehicle provision 29 Mar

EV insurance set to rise unless car makers address battery repairs

Insurance for EVs is expected to keep rising unless manufacturers produce more easily repairable battery packs and provide third-party access to battery cell data.

28 Mar

Off-peak ultra-rapid charging rate fall for electric vehicle drivers

The average cost of off-peak ultra-rapid charging an electric vehicle on the public network has fallen, new analysis suggests.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 28 Mar

New wave of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers to drive prices down

Fleets should expect to see downward price pressure on new electric vehicles as multiple Chinese car manufacturers target the UK market.

electric and hybrid vehicles 27 Mar

Fleets prioritise electric vehicle efficiency as charging costs rise

The efficiency of different electric vehicles is being prioritised by fleets due to increases in charging costs, according to the AFP.

22 Mar

800 different home tariffs ‘confuse’ electric vehicle drivers

EV drivers are potentially missing out on savings worth hundreds of pounds by not switching to specialist home charging tariffs, research suggests.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 21 Mar

Mechanic with tyre - Image credit: Shutterstock/Krasula

Fleet SMR data shows EV tyres cost more on average

Tyres for electric company cars are on average both bigger and more expensive than those for petrol or diesel equivalents, according to new data from Epyx.

13 Mar

OVO Energy launches 10p/kWh EV charging tariff

OVO Energy has launched Charge Anytime, a smart charging electric vehicle (EV) tariff that offers a rate of 10p per kWh.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 2 Mar

Climate change targets possible 'without car mileage cut'

Reduction in carbon emissions to meet climate change goals could be achieved without drivers travelling less overall, analysis from RAC Foundation suggests.

RAC Foundation 28 Feb

Fleets 'overcharged' for electric vehicles | BVRLA hits back at T&E claims

Transport and Environment (T&E) claims lease rates for electric vehicles are overpriced, but BVRLA says analysis shows little understanding of the market.

28 Feb

Chinese car growth in Europe could push down electric vehicle prices

Competition in the car market thanks to Chinese manufacturers could drive down the prices of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

electric and hybrid vehicles 24 Feb

Calls for leasing and rental to be part of new 'green' super-deduction

The Chancellor is being urged to introduce new tax relief for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) renting and leasing vehicles, ahead of the Budget.

23 Feb

Mechanic inspects a vehicle on a ramp with a torch

Electric vehicle servicing costs show ‘significant’ gap to ICE cars

Electric eehicles (EVs), on average, cost £103 to service, significantly cheaper than petrol or diesel models, new data suggests.

23 Feb

Falling prices for used EVs boosts demand in January

Demand for used electric vehicles (EVs) increased in January as a result of falling prices.

21 Feb

Drax partners with Mina for EV charging expenses

Drax has partnered with Mina to offer two new payment electric vehicle (EV) products to its business customers.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 17 Feb

Decouple wholesale gas price from electricity to cut EV charging costs

FairCharge and the RAC are calling on Government to decouple the wholesale price of electricity from gas to reduce the cost of charging electric vehicles.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 9 Feb

DriveElectric launches FlexiHire service for cars and vans

DriveElectric has launched a new FlexiHire offer for businesses to obtain electric cars and vans without a long-term commitment.

8 Feb

Octopus Energy grows UK’s largest virtual power plant

Octopus Energy now manages more than 100 megawatts of electric car charging power via its smart tariff ‘Intelligent Octopus’.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 8 Feb

Chancellor urged to freeze VED in March Budget

The Chancellor is being urged by the BVRLA to introduce a range of measures to encourage the wider adoption of electric vehicles.

7 Feb

Pile of pound coins on top of £5, £10 and £20 notes

HMRC changes methodology to calculate advisory electricity rate

The way the advisory electricity rate (AER) is calculated has been changed in order to better reflect prices when it is reviewed quarterly, HMRC has confirmed.

30 Jan

Costs & incentives - Page 8

Fleets rebel against ‘disgraceful’ service from manufacturers

EV insurance set to rise unless car makers address battery repairs

Off-peak ultra-rapid charging rate fall for electric vehicle drivers

New wave of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers to drive prices down

Fleets prioritise electric vehicle efficiency as charging costs rise

800 different home tariffs ‘confuse’ electric vehicle drivers

Fleet SMR data shows EV tyres cost more on average

OVO Energy launches 10p/kWh EV charging tariff

Climate change targets possible 'without car mileage cut'

Fleets 'overcharged' for electric vehicles | BVRLA hits back at T&E claims

Chinese car growth in Europe could push down electric vehicle prices

Calls for leasing and rental to be part of new 'green' super-deduction

Electric vehicle servicing costs show ‘significant’ gap to ICE cars

Falling prices for used EVs boosts demand in January

Drax partners with Mina for EV charging expenses

Decouple wholesale gas price from electricity to cut EV charging costs

DriveElectric launches FlexiHire service for cars and vans

Octopus Energy grows UK’s largest virtual power plant

Chancellor urged to freeze VED in March Budget

HMRC changes methodology to calculate advisory electricity rate

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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

Costs & incentives - Page 8

Fleets rebel against ‘disgraceful’ service from manufacturers

EV insurance set to rise unless car makers address battery repairs

Off-peak ultra-rapid charging rate fall for electric vehicle drivers

New wave of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers to drive prices down

Fleets prioritise electric vehicle efficiency as charging costs rise

800 different home tariffs ‘confuse’ electric vehicle drivers

Fleet SMR data shows EV tyres cost more on average

OVO Energy launches 10p/kWh EV charging tariff

Climate change targets possible 'without car mileage cut'

Fleets 'overcharged' for electric vehicles | BVRLA hits back at T&E claims

Chinese car growth in Europe could push down electric vehicle prices

Calls for leasing and rental to be part of new 'green' super-deduction

Electric vehicle servicing costs show ‘significant’ gap to ICE cars

Falling prices for used EVs boosts demand in January

Drax partners with Mina for EV charging expenses

Decouple wholesale gas price from electricity to cut EV charging costs

DriveElectric launches FlexiHire service for cars and vans

Octopus Energy grows UK’s largest virtual power plant

Chancellor urged to freeze VED in March Budget

HMRC changes methodology to calculate advisory electricity rate

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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

EU electric vehicle market declines | Demand up 40% in China

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

Vauxhall Frontera first drive | Likeable and great value SUV

Changes to ZEV targets ‘puts billions of pounds of UK investment at risk’

Opinion: Positive performance in new and used LCV market