Electric vehicles - Page 4

BYD has developed a new ultra-fast charging system for its electric cars that can add 250 miles of range in five minutes.

Alphabet reports that fleet electrification continues to be the driving force in the transition to alternative drive trains.

Project Jolt - and initiative to establish whether electric road freight can become commercially viable - is being launched next week.

Europcar Mobility Group UK has introduced price parity between electric vehicles are their equivalent petrol and diesel models.

SMMT argues the move would convert ‘electric sceptics’ and boost plug-in registrations by 15%, helping manufacturers achieve ZEV mandate targets.

Electric vehicle sales have increased by 20% across Europe year-to-date, according to new data from Rho Motion.

The European Investment Bank and Ayvens have signed a new financing agreement to rollout a fleet of 19,000 eLCVs in Europe over the next three years.

Elon Musk’s political views are becoming an increasing consideration for UK fleet customers choosing Tesla, according to the latest Fleet News at 10 webinar.

Innovate UK has confirmed the locations for a new network of 54 electric HGV charging hubs that will be rolled out across the UK.

Used BEV sales are rising, with stabilising prices reflecting growing consumer demand and market maturity.

The company behind the Formula E electric racing series is offering a new electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme to over 200 of its eligible employees.

The majority of UK fleets are reliant on residential charging to make the switch to EVs, while over one-fifth cite lack of infrastructure as a major barrier.

New van registrations were down 19.3% in the month, with 14,476 LCVs registered – February’s lowest result since 2020.

That’s according to a survey from the coalition behind the Zero Emission Van Plan, with fleets reporting regulatory barriers are the single biggest barrier.

Employers are being warned that some plug-in hybrid electric vehicles ordered through salary sacrifice schemes may not end up qualifying for the benefit.

The Department for Transport is reviewing its approach to phasing out diesel trucks, aiming to eliminate those weighing 26 tonnes or less by 2035 and all heavier trucks by 2040.

Milence has officially opened its first UK public charging hub for electric commercial vehicles in Immingham.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a new entry-level model in its ID Buzz Cargo electric van range.

Battery electric vehicle registrations were up by 41.7% to 21,244 units in the month, according to new figures from the SMMT.

Cox Automotive and DHL Supply Chain have teamed up to deliver an EV battery repair and remanufacturing centre aimed at fleet operators and manufacturers.

A new national network of charging stations for electric heavy goods vehicles will be built, with the first 15 ‘superhubs’ to be opened by the end of 2027.

The Road Haulage Association is calling on fleets to help inform the Government on the sector’s ability to decarbonise van and truck operations.

BYD UK and Arval UK have joined forces to launch BYD Lease for the UK’s fastest growing car brand.

One-on-three electric vehicle contracts have been formally extended by Zenith to address the decline in used plug-in prices.

The limited success of new entrants in the electric vehicle (EV) space has been driven, in part, by a lack of fleet industry understanding.

Volklec, the Midlands-based battery manufacturing business, has taken a major step forward in its journey to industrialisation and scale-up.

The cost of charging an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle at home is set to rise in April as energy prices increase.

Three-quarters of vans and nearly two-thirds of HGVs on the road should be electric within 15 years, according to the Government’s independent climate advisers.

Liquid Fleet has delivered more than 100 electric vehicles on 12-month plus corporate rentals in the first six weeks of 2025.

Fleets will continue to benefit from up to £5,000 off an electric van after the plug-in grant was extended until April 2026.

The Government is bringing driving licence rules for heavier electric vans in line with their lighter petrol and diesel equivalents.

The reintroduction of EV production at BMW’s Oxford Mini plant is being delayed due to “multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry”.

Transport for London is working with FM Conway on a six-week trial of zero-emission construction vehicles, which includes a UK first using mobile recharging.

Three battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eEconic trucks have joined Leeds City Council’s fleet.

Zero-emission truck maker Nikola has filed for bankruptcy after failing to scale its business.

The current rules surrounding the use of 4.25-tonne electric vans is stopping fleets from making the switch away from diesel.

The new model, says Ford, offers full Ranger towing, payload and off-road performance with electric-only driving ability.

An investigation into electric HGV battery fires risks has identified measures that will lead to safer charging infrastructure site design and operation.

The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has made a series of recommendations to Government to help switch away from petrol and diesel vehicles.

Fleets responsible for more than half-a-million battery electric vehicles urge Government to be bold or risk missing ambitious zero-emission vehicle targets.