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Hyundai is looking to follow up the success of its fully-electric Ioniq 5 by winning conquest sales from premium brands with its Ioniq 6.

The cost of off-peak slow public charging has dropped more than 10% in the past month to 33p/kWh, according to the May 2023 AA EV Recharge report.

DMN Logistics has acquired JLL Vehicle Distribution for an undisclosed sum to boost its electric vehicle (EV) and transported vehicle logistics operations.

Vauxhall has confirmed the successor to its Crossland SUV will be offered with an electric powertrain, when it launches next year.

The Scottish government has set out plans to integrate its ChargePlace Scotland more closely with private charging networks to reach 6,000 points by 2026.

Octopus Electric Vehicles has raised £150 million from Pollen Street Capital to help expand its salary sacrifice offer.

Honda has confirmed the pricing and specification for its new mid-size SUV, the ZR-V.

Supply shortages are stopping fleets from adopting electric vans, according to the international NGO Climate Group.

Fleets have been warned that any step-change in electric vehicle battery technology could create future shocks for residual values, according to FleetCheck.

The Transport Committee has urged the Government to abandon its “technology agnostic” approach to alternative fuels and wants greater certainty for the sector.

Nio has unveiled a new electric estate and an electric SUV that will form part of its European line-up.

Great Wall Motors (GWM) has revealed business and personal contract hire (PCH) rates for its first model, the Ora Funky Cat.

Electric vehicle battery manufacturers will have to report the product’s entire carbon footprint, from mining to production to recycling, as early as July 2024.

Vauxhall has confirmed the fully electric Astra hatchback has a P11d price of £39,940 and is available to order now.

Latest electric fleet news, including BP expanding the number of charge point operators available through its Fuel and Charge card and Gridserve opening innovation centre.

A UK-based battery company has developed an EV capable of being charged in under 6 mins with existing charging infrastructure.

Toyota is developing new battery technology that will give future electric vehicles (EVs) a range of up to 932 miles (1,500km).

Fleet decision-makers have until 1pm today to register for CCIA, which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday (June 14-15) at Millbrook Proving Ground.

Volvo has unveiled the EX30 compact SUV as the latest addition to its line-up.

The Mazda CX-60 PHEV has moved into the 8% benefit-in-kind (BiK) tax band following clarification of HMRC company car tax rules.

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.

Toyota has showcased the updated Yaris, which is due to arrive in the UK in 2024.

The Range Rover Velar will be re-launched as an electric vehicle (EV) as part of a wider overhaul of JLR's line-up.

The average distance a new electric car coming to the market for the first time in 2023 can travel on a single charge is almost 300 miles, new analysis suggests.

The UK could benefit from the building of two giant electric car battery plants as Tesla and Jaguar Land Rover develop future production plans.

China’s largest car manufacturer Chery Group has confirmed to Fleet News that it will launch in the UK next year under a separate subsidiary brand called Omoda.

Electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer Gotion High Tech, which supplies Volkswagen, has revealed the Astroinno L600 with a range of 1,000km (620 miles).

The latest electric fleet news, including how salary sacrifice can mitigate 40% tax trap and Allstar increases EV charging network.

The latest electric vehicle news, including Osprey’s new charging hub and a £10m investment by Radius to help businesses transition to EVs.

Range Rover has updated the plug-in hybrid powertrains on its flagship model, improving performance and efficiency.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has partnered with Solomon Commercials to deliver its first fridge-bodied eActros electric truck.

Ford has unveiled the all-new E-Tourneo Courier which will go on sale in 2024.

Honda has revealed the sixth-generation CR-V and confirmed the new model will the brand's first plug-in hybrid.

Tesla has cancelled the production of Model S and X variants in right-hand-drive, opting to sell only left-hand-drive versions of the cars in the UK.

Europa Road has taken delivery of its first electric truck from commercial vehicle contract hire business Vertellus.

Pure electric cars were the fastest growing powertrain in the used car market during the first three months of 2023, new data from the SMMT shows.

Citroen has improved the range and performance of its e-C4 and e-C4 X models through the fitment of a new battery and motor.

Fisker has launched its new Ocean electric SUV in Europe, which has a range of up to 440 miles and prices that start from £35,970.

A company that gives electric vehicle (EV) batteries a second life is inviting fleet operators and automotive manufacturers to join its supplier network.

LEVC, the specialist London black cab manufacturer, is posed to launch a range of full electric cars and commercial vehicles promising range of up to 359 miles.