Natalie Middleton
Bumper month for fleet registrations but EV share still flat
The UK new car market grew a modest 1.1% in June, driven yet again by robust demand from fleets while consumer take-up continued to drop off.
More than nine out of 10 BEV drivers wouldn’t switch back to ICE
The vast majority of BEV (battery electric vehicle) drivers are very unlikely to return to combustion-powered vehicles, latest research has found.
General Election 2024: Electric vehicle key asks for a new government
As the nation heads to the polls, Fleet World looks at some of the automotive and fleet sector’s electric vehicle wish list for the new government.
Ohme seals home charging deal with Bells Motor Group
Bells Motor Group has signed up Ohme as its official home charging partner.
Enterprise Car Club adds extra EVs for fleets in Edinburgh
Enterprise Car Club is expanding its electric vehicle fleet in Edinburgh to help local businesses, residents and visitors to trial and drive cars.
Believ links with Octopus Electroverse to bolster driver charge point access
Charge point operator Believ has partnered with the Octopus Electroverse EV charging card and app to boost driver access to charge points.
Humax launches commercial EV chargers to global market
Humax has debuted its commercial EV charger line-up to the global market, following its recent entry into the home EV charger industry.
Alternative fuel vehicles dominate top 10 fleet registrations, finds Cap HPI
The top 10 registered cars by fleets are dominated by EVs and hybrids, according to the latest Insight report from Cap HPI.
Suzuki axes Swift Sport, Ignis, Swace and Jimny van to ‘exit ICE era’
Suzuki GB is culling four major models as part of plans to ditch combustion models and embrace EVs.
Fiat slashes starting price of 500e to £21,995
Fiat has cut £3,200 off the starting price of the 500e hatchback and convertible, making the city car one of the most affordable electric vehicles available to drive today.
Fastned opens second ultra-rapid charging hub in Durham
Ultra-rapid charging network Fastned has opened a new hub in Durham, just off the A1, supporting the EV transition in the North East.
Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Enyaq
Range anxiety is far from proving a problem for our Škoda Enyaq long-termer.
Ampere EV unit to cut battery costs by 20% for Renault Group
Ampere, Renault Group’s EV arm, has unveiled a new plan that it says will slash the cost of batteries in its vehicles by 20% from 2026.
Gridserve offers 20% off charging all summer via new app
Gridserve is celebrating the launch of its new charging app with a 20% discount on charging paid for via the app.
Škoda Elroq previewed as electric alternative to Karoq SUV
Škoda has revealed more details of its upcoming Elroq – the brand’s smallest electric SUV and the first car to display its new styling.
Arval UK to provide fleet contract hire for Chinese newcomers Omoda and Jaecoo
Chinese brands Omoda and Jaecoo are launching in the UK with the help of a financial services partnership with BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK and Arval UK.
Win free charging with Mer this summer
Charge point operator Mer is offering electric vehicle drivers the chance to win free charging this summer.
Polestar 3 SUV gains entry-level rear-wheel drive version
The Polestar 3 SUV is now available in a new entry-level rear-wheel drive version, delivering more range for a lower price tag.
Shell report explores how to use data to decarbonise fleets
A new report exploring how businesses can leverage vehicle data to unlock significant decarbonisation opportunities is now out from Shell.
Venson white paper explores hydrogen role in net zero transition
Venson Automotive Solutions is urging fleet managers to keep a watchful eye on hydrogen in line with the shift to cleaner road transport.
