Costs & incentives - Page 4

Charge point operator Gridserve says it was unable to sustain current pricing because its cost base had continued to inflate.

Paul Hollick, chair of the AFP, examines how uncertain future RVs for electric vans are proving to be a significant barrier to fleet adoption.

A new ‘Road Duty’ for electric vehicles (EVs) – levied at around 6p per mile (plus VAT) – has been recommended to offset a decline in fuel duty.

The cost of charging an electric vehicle (EV) at home has levelled out, but public charging continues to increase, according to new analysis published by Mina.

Tesla price cuts, the arrival of new manufacturers from China and an increase in production are resulting in fleets starting to see discounts on new EV orders.

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers home charging costs are set to fall after Ofgem announced a new energy price cap.

Think tank says Government should replace VED and fuel duty with a 'pay-as-you-drive' tax for electric vehicles to build "better and fairer" system.

Fleets are unbundling service maintenance and repair from lease contracts, believing savings are not being passed on from electric vehicles.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are proving to be a third more efficient than in the coldest months, according to new data from EV payment specialist Mina.

The price of slow charging an electric vehicle on the public network increased by 5p/kWh compared to March, while the fast-charging rate rose by 1p/kWh.

Stellantis has warned the UK Government that its commitment to build electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK is at risk, unless Brexit trade rules are re-negotiated.

With reports that electric vehicles (EVs) suffer from increased tyre wear, Red Corporate Driver Training says the issue is with the driver not the vehicle.

ATS Euromaster is warning that fleets making the switch to EVs need to prepare for a shift in the balance of service, maintenance and repair (SMR) spend.

Three-quarters (76%) of fleets are postponing their electrification plans due to cost pressures, new research from Bridgestone and Webfleet suggests.

The vast majority of business journeys cost more per mile than the advisory electricity rate reimbursed drivers before March increase, new analysis suggests.

With low BIK tax rates incentivising company car drivers to make the switch to electric, the Government is being urged to incentivise the retail sector.

Employees have rated a salary sacrifice scheme that offers electric cars as the most valuable flexible benefit, new research suggests.

Aston Barclay has launched a new monthly electric vehicle (EV) auction in response to the fall in plug-in prices experienced over recent months.

ScottishPower and Fleet Alliance have unveiled an end-to-end electric vehicle (EV) solution for businesses.

Threat to drop current suppliers could open door to new relationships as Chinese manufacturers start launching electric models in the UK.

Insurance for EVs is expected to keep rising unless manufacturers produce more easily repairable battery packs and provide third-party access to battery cell data.

The average cost of off-peak ultra-rapid charging an electric vehicle on the public network has fallen, new analysis suggests.

Fleets should expect to see downward price pressure on new electric vehicles as multiple Chinese car manufacturers target the UK market.

The efficiency of different electric vehicles is being prioritised by fleets due to increases in charging costs, according to the AFP.

EV drivers are potentially missing out on savings worth hundreds of pounds by not switching to specialist home charging tariffs, research suggests.

Tyres for electric company cars are on average both bigger and more expensive than those for petrol or diesel equivalents, according to new data from Epyx.

OVO Energy has launched Charge Anytime, a smart charging electric vehicle (EV) tariff that offers a rate of 10p per kWh.

Reduction in carbon emissions to meet climate change goals could be achieved without drivers travelling less overall, analysis from RAC Foundation suggests.

Transport and Environment (T&E) claims lease rates for electric vehicles are overpriced, but BVRLA says analysis shows little understanding of the market.

Competition in the car market thanks to Chinese manufacturers could drive down the prices of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

The Chancellor is being urged to introduce new tax relief for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) renting and leasing vehicles, ahead of the Budget.

Electric eehicles (EVs), on average, cost £103 to service, significantly cheaper than petrol or diesel models, new data suggests.

Demand for used electric vehicles (EVs) increased in January as a result of falling prices.

Drax has partnered with Mina to offer two new payment electric vehicle (EV) products to its business customers.

FairCharge and the RAC are calling on Government to decouple the wholesale price of electricity from gas to reduce the cost of charging electric vehicles.

DriveElectric has launched a new FlexiHire offer for businesses to obtain electric cars and vans without a long-term commitment.

Octopus Energy now manages more than 100 megawatts of electric car charging power via its smart tariff ‘Intelligent Octopus’.

The Chancellor is being urged by the BVRLA to introduce a range of measures to encourage the wider adoption of electric vehicles.

The way the advisory electricity rate (AER) is calculated has been changed in order to better reflect prices when it is reviewed quarterly, HMRC has confirmed.

There continues to be pressure in the used electric vehicle market, with some models seeing significant pricing corrections throughout the month, reports BCA.