Natalie Middleton
BT to repurpose old street cabinets as EV charge points
BT Group is to turn its old signal cabinets into EV charge points in a move to tackle the current national shortfall in electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Fleet leasing to underpin ZEV mandate success, but action needed on vans, says BVRLA
The BVRLA has spotlighted the fleet leasing sector’s critical role in Britain meeting its electric vehicle targets under the newly implemented ZEV mandate – while highlighting the need for action on electric vans.
Record battery electric van uptake in 2023 but market share flatlines
Registrations of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) soared 21.0% in 2023, with record numbers of battery electric vans (BEVs) hitting the roads but no advances in BEV market share.
Best year since 2019 for UK new car market but EV market share slips
The UK new car market has recorded its best year since the pandemic on the back of surging fleet investment but BEV market share declined.
Mazda returns to Great British Fleet Event with its electrified SUV line-up
Mazda has confirmed its attendance as an event partner at the 2024 Great British Fleet Event, giving fleets the chance to see its electrified SUV range in person.
Used EV prices rebound in Q4 2023, reports Autorola
Used electric vehicle prices made a comeback at the end of 2023, data from Autorola reveals.
Herd Group helps Micheldever Tyre Services electrify fleet with Ford E-Transits
Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS) has added six Ford E-Transits to its growing vehicle fleet with the help of Herd Group.
Two new Chinese EV brands to imminently launch in UK
Seres and Skywell are the latest Chinese EV challenger brands to hit the UK, bringing electric vehicles priced from under £30,000.
Key predictions for the EV sector in 2024
EV Fleet World asks some of the UK’s electric vehicle specialists about their predictions for the next 12 months.
AFP to share benefits of membership at 2024 Great British Fleet Event
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has confirmed it will return to the Great British Fleet Event, promoting the benefits of membership.
Electric SUVs prove viable fleet alternative to vans
Electric SUVs are being adopted by some fleets as an alternative to diesel and electric vans, Arval UK has reported.
BYD takes global EV sales crown from Tesla
China’s BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s top-selling EV maker in the last quarter of 2023.
ZEV mandate with electric vehicle sales targets becomes law
New laws requiring car and van makers to sell a minimum percentage of zero emission vehicles have come into force in Britain as of today (3 January 2024).
Fisker appoints Santander as UK finance partner
American EV brand Fisker has signed up Santander Consumer Finance as its preferred finance partner for UK fleet and private customers.
Motorway electric vehicle charger target missed, finds RAC
The Government has fallen “well short” of a vital target for high-speed motorway electric vehicle chargers, new research by the RAC reveals.
Plans for new EV super hub at Winchester get go-ahead
InstaVolt’s plans for an EV Super Hub at Winchester have been given the green light by the city council.
Government backs new projects on bidirectional V2X smart charging for EVs
The Government is awarding £4.8m in funding to four projects that will enable fleets and drivers to optimise bidirectional charging from electric vehicles.
Osprey grows UK network to 1,000+ rapid chargers
Osprey Charging has now installed over 1,000 rapid EV charging points throughout the UK, more than doubling the size of its network in the last year.
UK’s first public hydrogen-powered EV chargers go live
A new electric vehicle charging facility powered by hydrogen has gone live at Cairn Lodge Services on the M74 in Lanarkshire, averting pressure on the grid.
Decathlon stores to get Be.EV ultra-rapid chargers
Decathlon is deploying ultra-rapid chargers at select stores across the country in a new deal with charging network Be.EV.
