Costs & incentives - Page 7

A new, Government-backed total cost of ownership app that tracks business journeys is aiming to help small fleet operators switch to electric vehicles (EVs).

The increase in the advisory electricity rate (AER) for electric vehicles has been welcomed by the BVRLA and AFP after remaining unchanged for three years.

Renault Retail Group has switched its fleet of courtesy cars to fully electric Renault Zoe models.

Electric vehicle (EV) company car schemes are proving to be a key retention and recruitment tool as the job market heats up following the pandemic, according to FleetCheck.

Arval has launched a zero-emission e-bikes leasing scheme to coincide with COP26.

DriveElectric is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) leasing offer through a partnership with Sumitomo Corporation.

Mobility provider Sogo is supporting its growth plans with a move to new headquarters in Milton Keynes.

The 100% discount on plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs) entering London’s congestion charge zone has been scrapped.

Tusker has launched a new guide for prospective electric vehicle (EV) drivers that helps them develop the right mindset.

LeasePlan UK says that mid-size and compact electric vehicles (EVs) are now more affordable than petrol and diesel cars in the UK.

Your Co-op Energy has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme in partnership with Octopus Electric Vehicles.

Drivvn are set to launch to a new comparison tool to help fleets transition to electric vehicles (EVs) at this year’s Fleet and Mobility Live 2021.

Sogo is offering drivers stuck in long-term lease and finance agreements the ability to change their vehicle thanks to a new equity release scheme.

Volta Trucks will launch its first all-electric LGV on a ‘truck as a service’ (TaaS) model rather than capital purchase.

Almost four-in-10 petrol and diesel fleet vehicles in the UK could switch to electric, according to new research from Geotab.

Analysis of global electric vehicle (EV) prices over the last 10 years has highlighted that more effort is needed to provide affordable models in the UK.

BP, BT, Direct Line Group, Royal Mail, ScottishPower, Severn Trent and Tesco have joined forces to create the Electric Vehicle Fleet Accelerator (EVFA).

The RAC has partnered with British Gas to offer an electric vehicle (EV) charger and tariff to support drivers of plug-in cars.

Fleet Evolution is launching a new salary sacrifice scheme for micro businesses and new start-ups that specialises in hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs).

Low tax rates on electric vehicles (EVs) has resulted in an increase in employers offering salary sacrifice to non-company car drivers, research has found.

NHS Fleet Solutions has ordered 500 Nissan Leafs for its salary sacrifice scheme, which will be available to health workers and other public sector staff.

Tesla drivers in the UK are spending £47 per month charging their car, on average, according to EEVEE Mobility.

Fleets are being urged to prepare for more clean air zones (CAZs) and tighter restrictions after the latest scheme was switched on in the Midlands.

Focusing simply on monthly lease rates will not only skew fleet policy, but could lead to greater costs for the business, says CBVC Vehicle Management.

Businesses are being given the opportunity to operate an electric vehicle (EV) for free for two months.

Price premium for pure used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is leaving buyers reluctant to make the switch, when faced with a cheaper, second-hand diesel car.

A wealth of information about electric vehicles is available to fleets courtesy of a newly-launched resource tool on the Fleet News website.

Vanarama and OVO Energy have launched a new joint offer to encourage people into electric vehicles (EVs).

AFP and BVRLA label the advisory electricity rate (AER), used by employers to reimburse mileage for electric company cars, as 'not fit for purpose'.

Four in five SME fleet decision-maker say they would prefer a majority of their vehicles to be electric, rather than diesel or petrol, new research suggests.

The Government is warning that it is “unlikely” it will be able to give advance notice of any future cuts to the plug-in car and van grant.

Electric cars and vans should be cheaper to make than petrol or diesel vehicles by 2027, with some segments achieving price parity from 2026, research suggests.

Octopus Electric Vehicles is promising to shake up the salary sacrifice market with the launch of its new electric car leasing service, Electric Dreams.

BMW makes biggest reduction, lopping almost £7,500 off sportier versions of its i3 model.

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers could face an increase in household energy bills of more than £1,000 a year if they don’t use a suitable electricity tariff for vehicle charging.

A new digital service called EEVEE has launched, providing fleet managers and EV drivers with data on the true cost of charging electric vehicles (EVs).

Zero-emissions capable cars, including electric, hybrid and fuel cell models, account for a one in three of the available models in the UK, according to the SMMT.

Citroen is offering free roadside assistance cover with all plug-in hybrid and electric models for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Hyundai has reduced the prices for certain Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric, to ensure they are eligible for the plug-in car grant.

Shorter lease periods and no early termination costs make ambitious deadline possible.