Natalie Middleton
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.
First Hydrogen unveils inaugural green hydrogen vans
Automotive and energy developer First Hydrogen has officially revealed its first zero-emission light commercial vehicles hot on the heels of starting track-based testing.
Average cost of public charging up 19% in last quarter
The average cost of public charging has risen 19% in the last quarter, creating added charging confusion for company car drivers, although EVs remain cheaper to run.
Motorists favour road-use pricing for EVs over VED hike
As speculation grows that the Chancellor will announce plans to charge vehicle excise duty for electric vehicles this week, a new survey finds motorists would be more in favour of road-use pricing.
Anglian Water debuts UK-first fully electric jetting van
Anglian Water is making history as the UK utility industry’s first fully electric jetting 4-tonne van hits the region’s roads.
EVs open to everyone via salary sacrifice, says Fleet Alliance
A new campaign highlighting that salary sacrifice schemes open up electric vehicles to all levels of employees has launched from Fleet Alliance.
Addison Lee teams with Bonnet to discount EV charging for drivers
Addison Lee has joined forces with electric vehicle charging aggregator Bonnet to provide its partner drivers with discounted and reliable EV charging.
New Audi Q8 e-tron: Pricing and specs confirmed
The new Q8 e-tron is now on sale in the UK, following a raft of changes and a rebrand from the former e-tron nameplate.
