Free training for independent dealers to boost used EV confidence
- 25 September 2026
A new industry-backed initiative has launched to provide free practical training on electric vehicles to independent motor dealers in the UK.
A new industry-backed initiative has launched to provide free practical training on electric vehicles to independent motor dealers in the UK.
High-mileage electric cars are significantly less likely to fail an MOT than petrol equivalents, shattering assumptions of used car reliability.
The UK government has confirmed that a pay-per-mile electric vehicle tax will go ahead in 2028, but with key policy revisions for fleets and drivers, as revealed in its official consultation response.
The UK’s shift to electric vehicles is becoming increasingly fractured, with major gaps widening between different sectors of the automotive market.
The UK’s shift to electric vehicles is under threat from the proposed pay-per-mile tax that could saddle the fleet sector with £260m in annual costs by 2028, the British Vehicle Rental and
The BVRLA has called for bold action on the used and rental BEV markets along with comprehensive measures on electric vans to drive EV take-up.
A new salary sacrifice course is available for members of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) in partnership with the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).