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Natalie Middleton

UK government explores compulsory battery state of health monitors for EVs

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The UK is exploring plans to make battery state of health (SOH) monitors compulsory on all new electric vehicles, helping to support consumer confidence.

Miele deploys Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo eLCVs on fleet

12 months ago / 0 comments

Miele has become the first Volkswagen customer to take delivery of fully customised ID. Buzz Cargo vans.

Swarco Smart Charging launches new EV chargers to support expanding fleet needs

12 months ago / 0 comments

Swarco Smart Charging has launched four new charging solutions to support the increasing adoption of EVs by UK businesses and consumers.

Arnold Clark to install 500+ EV chargers in £23m investment

12 months ago / 0 comments

Dealer group Arnold Clark is to install more than 500 electric vehicle chargers across the UK in an investment worth £23m.

UK still in top three European countries for EV readiness, finds LeasePlan

12 months ago / 0 comments

Europe is better prepared than ever to support and accelerate the all-important electric mobility transition, according to latest LeasePlan research.

Bonnet launches new fleet-focused charging services

12 months ago / 0 comments

EV charging app Bonnet has launched new tools for small and large fleet managers. 

New DriveElectric Hub to give real-time cost and carbon data for EVs and charging

12 months ago / 0 comments

DriveElectric has launched a new EV Hub that will support fleets with going electric.

GWM Ora to launch fully electric premium saloon in 2024

12 months ago / 0 comments

GWM Ora has confirmed that its next UK model will be an all-electric premium saloon, planned to go on sale in Q1 2024.

New ChargeUK trade body to double charging network over 2023

12 months ago / 0 comments

A new EV charging trade association has launched to supercharge the UK’s infrastructure rollout.

Škoda to launch six new EVs by 2026 in accelerated e-mobility offensive

12 months ago / 0 comments

Škoda is to roll out six new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2026, significantly expanding and diversifying its all-electric line-up.

Advisory Electricity Rate still short-changing EV drivers for majority of fleet journeys

12 months ago / 0 comments

The cost to charge an EV has stabilised in recent months, but fleets using the Advisory Electricity Rate are still leaving EV drivers out of pocket for business mileage reimbursement.

Just Eat to replace corporate sales fleet with EVs by 2025

12 months ago / 0 comments

Just Eat will replace its corporate sales fleet with fully electric vehicles by 2025, supporting wider plans to fully transition its entire corporate fleet to EVs by 2030.

Three-quarters of fleets delaying electrification due to cost pressures

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Cost pressures are impacting fleet plans to go electric and delaying net zero, new research has found.

Facelifted Volkswagen ID.3 available from £37,115

12 months ago / 0 comments

Volkswagen’s heavily updated ID.3 electric hatch is now available to order, priced from £37,115.

Novuna to showcase intelligent fleet charging solutions with flagship forecourt

12 months ago / 0 comments

Novuna Vehicle Solutions is to open a flagship EV charging forecourt at its Trowbridge premises, showcasing its decarbonisation propositions for fleets, whilst also providing charging for its own employees.

New electric vehicle mileage cost calculator created by AFP

12 months ago / 0 comments

A new electric vehicle mileage cost calculator has been created by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) to help with accurate reimbursement of company car drivers.

Tusker backs FairCharge campaign for reduced VAT on public charging

12 months ago / 0 comments

Tusker has joined calls for reduced VAT on public EV charging to help make UK electrification fairer and more affordable.

Oxfordshire fleets able to try electric cars and vans at free council event

12 months ago / 0 comments

Oxford City Council is running a free event to enable residents and businesses to experience electric vehicles with no commitment while also revealing plans for charging.

On-street charging network Connected Kerb now takes Zap-Pay

12 months ago / 0 comments

Connected Kerb is the latest network to go live on Zap-Pay, providing drivers with a simple way to pay for its on-street and car park chargers.

BVRLA event to explore how EV battery health reports could boost used market

12 months ago / 0 comments

The BVRLA is running an event on electric vehicle battery health to explore ways of promoting greater confidence in the used electric vehicle market.