Natalie Middleton
EV subscriptions can help control rising fleet costs, says Mercia
‘Flexing’ to electric vehicles via subscription could help introduce an element of control for fleets cost at an inflationary time while also helping slash rental costs for short-term staff, Mercia Fleet Management has said.
Monta integrates with Tesla Wall Connector for home charging reimbursement
Monta, the Danish operating platform for charging devices, is now able to offer Tesla EV home charging reimbursement for corporate fleets across Europe.
GridBeyond to evolve battery storage offerings with EV charging projects
Dublin startup GridBeyond and Triodos Energy Transition Europe Fund are expanding their GridBeyond Storage joint venture into new areas that include EV charging projects.
First Bus to charge Centrica EVs at nationwide depots
Centrica has secured access to First Bus’ rapid EV charging infrastructure at bus depots nationwide, supporting its EV fleet rollout.
ZEV mandate targets won’t be relaxed, says government
The Government has said it’s open to working with vehicle makers on the ZEV mandate but won’t relax the sales targets, despite warnings from the auto sector.
Renault Master E-Tech fully electric van on sale priced from £37,500
Renault’s new-generation Master E-Tech 100% electric van is now available to order in the UK, priced from £37,500 (+VAT) with the Plug-in Van Grant included.
Pod Point hits 250,000 EV charger milestone
Pod Point’s electric vehicle charger network in the UK has now passed the 250,000 milestone.
EV mythbusting initiative reveals facts about fires, charging and more
A new initiative revealing the facts about EV charging, fire risks and prices has launched to counter misinformation.
HSBC and Octopus Electric Vehicles pen corporate salary sacrifice deal
Octopus Electric Vehicles is helping HSBC UK’s business customers unlock the benefits of salary sacrifice.
Xpeng to launch EVs in UK from 2025 under IML deal
Xpeng has become the latest Chinese EV maker to announce its arrival in the UK, after signing a distribution deal with International Motors Ltd (IML).
Canoo signs up AA for roadside assistance and charging services to fleets
Electric vehicle startup Canoo has signed an agreement with the AA to provide roadside assistance and charging infrastructure development to its commercial and government customers in the UK.
Shortlist for European Car of the Year 2025 led by EVs
The list of contenders for the European Car of the Year award for 2025 has been revealed, dominated by small electric cars.
University of Warwick opens 78 EV charging bays
The University of Warwick has deployed 78 charging spaces across multiple car parks in a significant step towards sustainable transport solutions on campus.
Tesla Cybercab comes to Europe
Tesla is bringing the Cybercab robotaxi to Europe in a showcase at selected stores.
Toyota’s all-electric bZ4X proves hit with UK Uber drivers
Toyota’s new Uber Driver Scheme has gone down a storm as ride-hailing drivers take up the bespoke financing opportunity to go electric.
Compleo urges education sector to charge up campuses before EV grant runs out
EV charging specialist Compleo has launched a new campaign urging universities, colleges and schools to grab their share of a government grant before it closes in March 2025.
Otto Car expands zero-emission vehicle fleet with pay-per-use funding
Otto Car, London’s largest provider of private hire cars, has acquired new zero-emission vehicles with the help of latest funding.
AI-driven smart charging tech to help fleets meet sustainability requirements
Intelligent AI-powered smart charging software could help fleets monitor and significantly reduce their carbon emissions from charging EVs in the workplace.
Volkswagen Group and Rivian officially launch EV joint venture
Volkswagen Group and Rivian have officially embarked on a new joint venture to develop the EVs of the future.
Kia launches 48-hour fleet-focused test drives for EV6 and EV9
Kia is inviting fleet and business customers to experience its latest electric cars with the arrival of 48-hour test drives of the new EV6 crossover and the flagship EV9 SUV.
