Electric vehicles

The average price for a used electric van has fallen by almost a third from June 2023 to June this year, new analysis suggests.

The Vauxhall Mokka EV has been added to Europcar Mobility Group’s fleet of ‘runner’ vehicles for its ‘Delivery and Collection’ service.

Greater investment in charging infrastructure needed if operators are to make the switch away from diesel, says Daimler Truck UK.

SMMT bemoans lack of clarity around new EV grant as Skywell and Volvo become the latest OEMs to cut prices.

Hyundai is the latest car maker to announce price cuts following the launch of the Government's new electric car grant.

The surge in the number of new manufacturers entering the UK market will see some brands fail - including some well-established ones, delegates heard.

KleanDrive and Welch Group have partnered to repower Renault D-Series HGVs with electric drivetrain technology.

Fleet managers are reporting discounts of 45-55% on new electric cars and vans as manufacturers try to grab market share.

The latest AA Used Car Index shows almost all of the top electric and hybrid models listed on the platform recorded double-digit price drops in Q2.

Fuel duty receipts were down £88 million from April to June, when compared to the same period last year, according to new figures published by HMRC.

The vehicle leasing company has suffered due to volatility in the used car market, particularly with electric vehicles.

MG offers £1,500 grant to private buyers of the MG4 and MGS5, following the decisions of GWM UK and Leapmotor to cut prices.

The legislation will reduce the impact of a new, stricter emissions test for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from 2026-28.

Most operators still consider electric vans as unfit for purpose with their range and payload combination poor, says Shoreham Vehicle Auctions.

Fully electric cars appear now to be covering almost the same number of miles annually as diesels, the traditional high-mileage work horses.

The Government suggests Chinese-made EVs will not qualify for its new electric car grant based on the environmental standards of production facilities.

The facility has seven charging stations, capable of powering up to 10 electric HGVs simultaneously.

Skoda UK has launched a commercial Cargo variant of its Enyaq fully-electric SUV – its first electric commercial vehicle.

Kia's EV4 Fastback, a four-door saloon sibling of the fully-electric EV4 hatchback with a range of up to 380 miles, is priced from £40,895 on the road.

Chinese carmaker announces the Chery Tiggo 7 will also be launched in the UK after confirming its debut model last week.

Visitors to Fleet and Mobility Live will have access to exterior and interior models of the new Step-In Van from Flexis SAS.

Cenex and the Energy Saving Trust have been chosen to deliver the UK Government’s new depot charging scheme.

Lex Autolease, part of Lloyds Banking Group, has reported a £10.6m loss, just three years after pre-tax profits hit more than half a billion pounds.

The fleet and leasing sector along with the wider automotive industry has broadly welcomed the Government’s new electric car grant.

A new electric car grant – worth up to £3,750 off a new battery electric vehicle – has been confirmed by the Government.

Six fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks will replace diesel-powered vehicles within XPO Logistics’ core distribution fleet for PepsiCo.

It has also officially launched ‘First Charge’, the new identity for its growing, shared-charging initiative.

Increasing numbers of new electric cars are hitting the market as demand continues. Here we look at some of the most important for fleets.

The Government says it will make buying an electric vehicle cheaper ahead of an expected re-launch of the plug-in car grant scheme.

Government commits £30m to depot charging, £25m for people without off-street parking and £8m to power electric ambulances and medical fleets.

A coalition of more than 30 companies has written to the Government emphasising the need for urgent action to support the used battery electric vehicle market.

A £1 million investment from BeEV will provide 18 charging bays in Telford Centre for electric car drivers.

Zenith will work with Recell Store to develop a solution for the safe and sustainable disposal of fleet damaged and end-of-life EV batteries.

EV payment specialist, Paythru, has redrafted a charter to offer practical advice on how to improve EV charging payments.

Denbighshire County Council has developed in-house EV training, enabling its staff to maximise their efficiency with new zero-emission vehicles in its fleet.

Two out of three UK motorists think it is fair for drivers of electric vehicles to pay vehicle excise duty, new research suggests.

UK’s electric vehicle future hangs in the balance, with used values “falling relentlessly”, costing the fleet and leasing sector dear, says the BVRLA.

Amid a tough economic environment and weak business confidence to invest in fleet renewal, the UK’s new LCV market continues to perform poorly.

Calum James has been named as the general manager of Farizon UK by Jameel Motors UK and will take up his new role with immediate effect.

The most popular electric vehicles in quarter two have been revealed, according to new data from Octopus Electric Vehicles.