Natalie Middleton
Champion the EV switch to galvanise change, major fleets tell Labour
Leading UK fleet operators including BT and Mitie have called for a public campaign to galvanise more private drivers to shift into clean transport.
Lack of EV chargers where needed, drivers say
Six out of 10 motorists (61%) say there aren’t enough electric car chargers in places where they want to drive, new research shows.
First batch of Farizon SV vans lands in UK
The first batch of electric vans from Chinese brand Farizon is now in the UK ahead of rollout with fleets.
Only 2% of DVSA test centres able to MOT 4.25t electric vans, says Venson
Venson has backed fleet sector calls for an official deferral on electric van MOTs as it warns that just 2% of DVSA centres can test 4.25-tonne EVs.
Zenith clamours government for EV incentives
Zenith, along with fleet industry body the BVRLA, is calling on the Government to help drivers switch to EVs after a new study found the majority of drivers still don’t want to go electric.
Kia gives first look at EV4 saloon and hatchback
Kia has uncovered its upcoming EV4 in both saloon and hatchback variants ahead of its world premiere this month.
EV ownership costs now half of petrol equivalents
Car ownership costs for electric vehicles are now half of equivalent petrol-powered models, new analysis reveals.
Peugeot boosts power and boot space for electric SUVs
Peugeot’s electric SUV line-up is getting a boost with new performance variants of the E-3008 and E-5008 and the debut of a five-seater E-5008 variant.
Redcar and Cleveland targets residential areas for new charge points
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is boosting its EV charging network with new devices targeted at residential areas.
Campaign for better EV charging signage picks up pace
InstaVolt, along with EV affordability advocate FairCharge, has added to calls for clearer signposting for EV charging to help boost mass adoption.
Many fleets unaware of looming VED bills for EVs, AFP warns
Many fleets are still unaware of substantial hikes in vehicle excise duty (VED) charges on electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) from April, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has reported.
Monta appoints UK-based CFO to drive global growth strategy
Electric vehicle charging platform Monta has appointed James Eyton as chief financial officer (CFO).
Škoda Elroq electric SUV gains mid-range grades and flagship SportLine
Škoda has expanded the launch line-up for its Elroq electric compact SUV with new mid-range models and a top-rung SportLine grade.
Cricket legend Sir Ian Botham to headline 2025 Great British Fleet Awards
Sir Ian Botham, one of cricket’s greatest all-rounders, will deliver a keynote motivational speech at the 2025 Great British Fleet Awards.
Honda and Nissan officially scrap ‘mega-merger’ talks
Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi have formally ended talks over a ‘mega-merger’ that would have helped fight off “emerging forces” from China.
MFG opens new EV charging hub near Gatwick Airport
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has gone live with its latest EV charging hub, situated at its Horley forecourt next to Gatwick Airport.
UK-built mobile energy storage and EV charging solution launches
A modular mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) and EV charging solution has launched in the UK for businesses, fleets and infrastructure projects.
Green signs and totem poles would flag up public EV charging better, drivers say
Current signage for public EV charge points needs a boost to make the public network more prominent, AA member research has found.
EV sales to overtake petrol by 2028, predicts Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive has issued new and used car forecasts for 2025 and beyond, predicting that sales of fully electric cars will overtake petrol in the UK by 2028.
Kia to uncover EV4 saloon, PV5 van and Concept EV2 SUV at 2025 EV Day
Kia has given a heads-up on its upcoming 2025 EV Day, which will uncover its global EV leadership strategy and key models.
