Natalie Middleton
Fleet Assist sets up EV Premier Van Centre network for 4.25-tonne eLCVs
Fleet Assist has established a nationwide network of 900 Premier Van Centres, able to service and maintain vans and chassis cabs up to 4.25 tonnes GVW.
Nearly a third of company fleets not on track for EV targets
Almost a third of fleets (29%) are falling behind in the EV transition and aren’t on track to make the switch, despite the 2030 ICE ban looming large.
Public smart charging could save EV drivers £600+ a year
Using smart charging at public charge points could save drivers over £600 per year in charging costs compared to traditional non-smart public charging.
Comment: Autumn Statement leaves salary sacrifice choice available for thousands
Following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement last week, Andy Bruce, CEO of Glasgow-based fleet management and leasing specialist Fleet Alliance, says the substantial savings enjoyed by salary sacrifice will remain firmly in place.
Fleet Evolution ‘stunned’ by lack of salsac awareness in HR sector
A “surprising” lack of awareness of salary sacrifice car schemes amongst the Human Resources sector may be preventing employees from enjoying the benefits of electric vehicles at low prices.
South West Nissan Group electrifies company car fleet
South West Nissan Group has switched its entire company car fleet from traditional petrol- and diesel-powered models to alternatives from the manufacturer’s line-up of electric vehicles.
Electric cars can’t get tax breaks forever – but 2025 is too soon to slow up
By Thom Groot, co-founder and CEO of The Electric Car Scheme
Trafford Council launches first of 100 new EV charging bays
Trafford Council has launched the first tranche of a planned 100 new charging bays – the biggest local authority roll-out in Greater Manchester.
Autumn Statement 2022: EV company car tax to increase 1% from 2025
The Government is to start raising company car tax rates for electric vehicles from 2025, but with yearly increases capped at 1% until 2028 to keep rates low.
Autumn Statement 2022: Electric cars and vans to pay vehicle tax from 2025
The Chancellor has announced electric vehicles will no longer be exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty from April 2025 in a move to make the motoring tax system “fairer”.
HMRC ups AER electric car reimbursement rate to 8p per mile
HMRC has announced that the advisory fuel rate for fully electric cars will rise from 5 pence to 8 pence per mile from 1 December 2022.
More than three-quarters of fleets to go fully electric before 2030
More than three-quarters (78%) of fleet managers aim to convert their entire fleet to electric vehicles before the Government’s 2030 ICE ban.
Toyota teases electric crossover with bZ Compact SUV Concept
Toyota has given an insight into a possible new electric crossover for its line-up with the reveal of the bZ Compact SUV Concept.
Mer expands New Forest charging network
EV charging company Mer and installer Joju Charging are expanding the EV charging network in the New Forest on the back of fast-rising demand.
Char.gy revamps charging price structure and launches ‘Night Saver’ tariff
On-street charging network Char.gy is introducing a whole new price structure with a new ‘Night Saver’ tariff that it says will cut charging costs for EV drivers.
Road pricing announcement rumoured for Autumn Statement
Government plans to start tackling a £35bn fiscal black hole from the switch to EVs are expected to be announced in today’s Autumn Statement, including potential clarification on a switch to road pricing.
EV subscription firm Voltric to offer Paua charge cards
Fast-growing electric vehicle car subscription companies Voltric is partnering with EV charge card provider Paua to help drivers go electric.
Munro to unveil Scots-built all-terrain EV next month
A ground-breaking new utility EV said to be the world’s most capable all-electric 4×4 is to launch next month in Scotland.
Low BiK rates crucial to EV adoption, new study finds
Most drivers would not choose electric vehicles over petrol or diesel without low Benefit-in-Kind taxation rates and the availability of salary sacrifice schemes.
Don’t risk delaying transition to EVs, says Fleet Logistics
Fleet operators should not delay putting robust plans in place to transition to electric vehicles, despite unprecedented challenges.
