Costs & incentives - Page 2

The AA has launched its motoring manifesto ahead of the upcoming local and mayoral elections, and a pending General Election.

A ‘social’ electric vehicle leasing scheme for care workers is being called for by climate charity Possible.

The UK could impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles if they are found to have benefited from large state subsidies.

Anaphite has received £1.6m in funding to accelerate the development of its dry-coating technology for use in electric vehicle battery manufacturing.

The latest EV news, including Rightcharge partners with Mercedes-Benz Vans and Believ warns public EV charging infrastructure is stalling.

In terms of regional distribution, the south-east had the highest uptake, while Wales and Northern Ireland had the lowest.

Flakt Group is employing a total cost of ownership approach to overhaul its company car and van policy with the appointment of Ogilvie Fleet.

Ahead of Wednesday's Budget, the Chancellor is being urged to introduce more measures to drive EV adoption and a freeze on fuel duty.

Costain has completed one of the UK construction sector’s first pilots to test the use of electric vans on major project sites.

Almost half of UK employers have already installed electric vehicle chargers, while a third are planning to invest in charging infrastructure.

Since its introduction in 2017, the grant has helped buy more than 9,000 zero emission cabs

Loading the future used car market with greater numbers of electric vehicles will have disastrous consequences for used values, says Simon Harris, head of valuations at UK Vehicle Data.

Just 14% of company cars registered on the continent were fully electric in 2023, compared to more than a third in the UK.

The overall cost of charging an EV on the public network increased by 11% over the past year, according to new data published by Zapmap.

Fleets are being urged by insurers to minimise risk if they want to keep insurance premiums for electric vehicles under control.

Higher purchase costs, insufficient charging infrastructure and misinformation are a serious risk to electric vehicle adoption, Lords committee warns.

The latest EV industry news including Aston Barclay appoints Radius for EV charging project and EO Charging launches energy management solution for fleets.

British Gas is claiming to offer the cheapest way to charge an electric vehicle in the UK with its Hive SmartCharge service.

Off-peak rates on ultra-rapid chargers, offering the fastest speeds, remain cheaper per mile compared to petrol, according to the AA.

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), looks at the challenges fleets face with electric vehicle SMR budgets.

New data published in the annual TomTom Traffic Index shows the impact of congestion on the cost of driving.

The latest industry news, including Believ announces 25% ‘Winter Warmer’ credit on overnight EV charging.

Allstar has announced a deal with DPD that will help support its plans to transition 40% of its fleet to electric in 2024.

Employers need to be wary of introducing company car policies which only allow employees to choose electric vehicles.

A new electric ‘van plan’ is being developed to help fleets make the switch and address key concerns around the move away from ICE vehicles.

Adam Hall, director at Drax Electric Vehicles, looks at how fleet electrification may be impacted in 2024.

The UK Government has finalised a deal with the EU to extend trade rules on electric vehicles (EVs) until the end of 2026.

Power supply and cost optimisation are the key considerations for fleets to prioritise next year, with data analysis vital to success, says Vev.

Significant differences in the service, maintenance and repair budgets allocated by vehicle leasing companies for the same electric vehicle.

Significant discounting predicted as manufacturers face slowing retail sales, new regulatory targets, and increased competition from new entrants.

The insurance industry has hit back at claims that fleets are being unfairly hit with high premiums for electric vehicles.

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), examines how insurance premiums for electric vehicles are impacting fleets.

The Association of Fleet Professionals is warning that new strategies will be needed to maintain momentum.

The BVRLA’s latest Industry Outlook report issues warning of a potential hike in lease rentals for electric vehicles.

Charge point operator Gridserve has increased the cost of charging an electric vehicle on its Electric Highway network.

Ministers hope that the ZEV mandate will drive down the upfront cost of electric vans.

The average peak time cost of using a slow-charging kerbside electric vehicle charge point has increased by 13p/kWh, new data suggests.

Rightcharge is launching an electric fuel card for fleets to manage employees’ EV charging at home, at work and on the road.

Ashley Tate, managing director of Allstar Chargepass, examines how fleet concerns over the transition to electric vehicles must be addressed.

The fleet industry is looking for the Chancellor to support the sector when he makes the Autumn Statement tomorrow (Wednesday).