The AC charging cable forms a key, but unsung, role in operating electric vehicles. Looking after them properly can have cost and efficiency benefits.

Nottingham’s pioneering WiCET project saw nine taxis charge while waiting for their next fare, proving the viability of the technology.

Fleet News Award-winner using its accreditation scheme to make charging sites more accessible and efficient for users.

Fleet News Award-winning charge point operator powers ahead with ambitious plans to make the transition to zero emission vehicles as straightforward as possible.

Installing solar panels and a battery storage system can help a fleet cut costs and Scope 2 emissions, as well as speed up the transition to electric vehicles.

Maintenance and monitoring aftercare solutions are essential to avoid the risk of vehicles being incapacitated by flat batteries.

Many businesses no longer need to pay for expensive substation upgrades following a review by Ofgem into the way customers pay to access the electricity network.

Members of the new industry body commit to investing £6bn to provide UK with enough public charge points as well as fleet-friendly solutions.

Tesla is offering free charging at all its Superchargers in the UK, today.

Successfully integrating home, workplace and public chargers into a single strategy can improve a fleet's operation as well as cut costs.

Developing an electrification roadmap can help organisations avoid any potential pitfalls on their way to a zero-emission fleet.

Lithium-ion batteries used in vehicles lose capacity over time. We look at why this happens, what it means for fleets and how can they minimise its effect.

Manufacturers have been accused of exploiting EV transition to maximise profits and reneging on contract agreements at the last minute by fleet decision-makers.

The business case for EVs, charging strategies, mileage reimbursement rates, vehicle supply issues… there was no shortage of challenges to address at our recent roundtable

The UK public EV charging infrastructure is growing at pace, but there are many obstacles facing it before it is ready for mass electrification.

How many chargers do different networks have, how much are they to use and what fleet products do they offer are among the questions answered by operators.

Soaring demand for EV batteries is bringing challenges around cost, scarcity of raw materials and sustainability, but these are being overcome.

The issuing of EV public charger receipts and revamping the Advisory Electric Rate (AER) were two recommendations from fleet managers facing the challenges of decarbonisation.

Demands on the UK’s electricity network are set to rocket as the country moves closer to the ambition of a net zero economy by 2050.

As the electric vehicle industry progresses rapidly, many of the early obstacles are being overcome.

We look at three solutions that could help ease or accelerate a fleet's transition to electric vehicles, as well as increase efficiencies and reduce costs.

The Association of Fleet Professionals is looking for fleets to register their interest in joining its kerbside charging initiative.

More than a century on, earliest adopter of electricity is still pioneering the way

The public charging infrastructure is key to the success of electric vehicles, with the Government recently announcing £1.3 billion of funding to grow it.

Willmott Dixon CFO explains why the business decided to change its car funding polic

Electric vehicle batteries degrade over time, reducing range, but there are ways to slow down the decline.

Eric Wright Group fleet manager Steve Openshaw explains the sudden popularity of electric

The first Fleet News 2025 Strategy Forum put the spotlight on fleets’ five-year planning as UK businesses start the transition towards the ban on sales of new petrol/diesel by 2030.

The workplace car park is set for rapid and radical transformation as companies electrify their fleets.

Electrification is the biggest issue facing fleets in 2021, according to a recent Fleet News survey

As the uptake of electric company cars increases, it will become more important for organisations to introduce charge points at workplaces.

The electric vehicle revolution is firmly underway. New car registrations are rising just as quickly as sales of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles are falling.

Organisations making the Clean Van Commitment to electrify their fleets face continue to face issues to charge increasing numbers of EVs.

The length of time a battery electric vehicle takes to charge is cited as a major obstacle to uptake, but it doesn’t need to be.

House of Commons whitepaper details measures Government is targeting on electric vehicles and infrastructure to achieve its Road to Zero strategy

Public charging infrastructure is a major consideration when switching to electric vehicles (EVs) and is vital where drivers do not have off-street parking.

Workplace Charging Scheme – Guidance Document for Applicants, Chargepoint Installers and Manufacturers

Details of manufacturers and charge point models approved by the Office of Low Emission Vehicles under the Workplace Charging Scheme.

Fleets should look beyond the higher acquisition or leasing costs of a fully electric vehicle to unlock significant wholelife savings.

Around 780% of charging is done at home and the other 20% is somewhere between work or destinations such as supermarket car parks or on-street