Natalie Middleton
Prices and specs revealed for Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover
Hyundai has revealed details for its Ioniq 5 electric crossover, which will be priced from £36,995 and bring a range of up to 300 miles.
Nissan EV fleet sales up 65% in last year
Nissan has reported fast-rising EV fleet sales in the last year, underlining a shift among companies to electric vehicles.
Switch to EVs to save Cleanology £8,500 a year per vehicle
UK cleaning firm Cleanology is seeing major financial savings after deploying a brand-new fleet of electric vans in London.
UK firms planning to dramatically increase EV spending in next year
Businesses in the UK are planning to spend £15.8bn on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure over the next 12 months; up 50% on the year to March 2021.
Mina and Traxmiles to provide all-in-one EV charging and mileage capture
EV payment specialist Mina has teamed up with Innovation Professional Services to help fleets manage the transition to electric vehicles.
DPD to measure urban air quality using van fleet
Delivery company DPD is rolling out mobile air quality monitoring across six of the UK’s biggest cities with the help of its van fleet and facilities.
Arrival and Uber to develop electric car for ride-hailing sector
Electric vehicle maker Arrival is turning its attentions to the ride-hailing sector with plans to develop a purpose-built electric car.
Citroën targets fleets with tiny electric cargo van
Citroën has launched a single-seater van version of its zero-emission Ami tiny quadricycle, aimed at fleets and business users in urban areas.
UK new car sales forecast rises but grant changes to impact BEV demand
The forecast for 2021 new car registrations has increased on the back of rising market confidence – but with fewer battery electric vehicles (BEVs) than expected due to the changes to the grants.
Price drop for Toyota’s new zero-emission Mirai
Toyota’s new Mirai hydrogen saloon has opened for orders, bringing increased range but heavily reduced pricing and business contract hire rates.
Genesis brand brings premium approach and EV line-up to Europe
Hyundai’s Genesis premium brand is to launch in Europe this summer, focused on premium luxury and with imminent plans for electric vehicles.
Majority of Londoners say only zero-emission cars should be allowed after 2030
A strong majority of Londoners want increased action on pollution from traffic, including from the mayor, according to new research.
MG5 electric vehicle now available on contract hire for ride-hailing drivers
The MG5 electric estate car is now being made available to ride-hailing drivers across London on the WeFlex scheme.
Ford’s fully electric E-Transit van to start fleet trials in Europe
The fully electric Ford E-Transit van and converted chassis cab models are to start trials in Europe shortly ahead of their launch in spring 2022.
New salary sacrifice scheme allows employees to lease an EV monthly
A new salary sacrifice scheme that allows an employee to lease a new electric vehicle on a monthly basis has launched from SOGO.
New Ionity bolt-on brings low-cost high-power charging for Kia EV drivers
Kia has introduced a new Ionity bolt-on to its KiaCharge EV charging programme, enabling access to discounted ultra-fast charging for just £11.25 a month.
E.On to cut costs for EV drivers with new cheaper renewable energy tariff
E.On has introduced a duo of new energy tariffs, bringing cheaper renewables-backed charging for electric vehicle drivers.
Global electric car sales rocket 41% in 2020 but critical progress required
The electric car market bucked the downturn in global auto sales in 2020 with growth of 41% and is on track for a “decade of strong expansion”.
Star Refrigeration boosts eco work with company-wide EV sal sac scheme
Star Refrigeration has introduced a brand-new sustainable salary sacrifice scheme for all of its employees in partnership with Lex Autolease.
ChargePoint app now on Android Auto
ChargePoint has added support for Android Auto, enabling drivers to access a wealth of charging functionality inside their electric vehicle.
