Electric vehicles - Page 3

Holman welcomes proposed changes to allow heavier electric vans to undergo testing outside the HGV MOT network, but wants annual testing regime.

A roof mounted bicycle carrier can have a significant impact on an electric car's range, a new study has found.

Bedeo is calling on the Government to follow France’s lead and support the retrofitting of diesel vans with an electric powertrain.

Genesis is attending this year’s Company Car in Action with a selection of its newest electric vehicles (EVs).

National Highways has ordered more than 50 battery electric vehicles from Toyota, as the Government agency works towards achieving net zero by 2030.

Ric Baird, board director at the AFP, says more needs to be done to make EVs feel as much a secure and sensible purchase as a petrol or diesel equivalent.

The number of cars being used on UK roads grew to record levels in 2024, up 1.3% or 470,556 units to 36,165,401.

Used van values and sold volumes increased during the first quarter of the year, according to new data from Manheim.

Test drive more than 300 electric cars and vans at this year's Company Car in Action in June.

Denza has officially launched in Europe marking the expansion of the BYD Group outside of its home territory.

Toyota gave hundreds of Uber drivers the chance to experience its electric model range at the Brands Hatch race circuit in Kent.

Kia has revised its global sales strategy and now expects to sell 340,000 fewer electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030.

Vans with an internal combustion engine will be allowed to be sold until 2035, alongside full hybrids and plug-in hybrid light commercial vehicles.

It is conducting the trials with MAN, with the aim of introducing heavy-duty electric trucks later this year.

Mixed reaction from industry to ZEV mandate changes announced by the Government.

Research was based on 8,300 battery health certificates for used EVs from 30 different brands sold by Arval.

They are part of a raft of changes to the zero emission vehicle mandate, following a consultation launched last year.

Tarmac aims to accelerate the construction sector’s shift to zero emission vehicles with the launch of its eMixer Discovery Programme. 

Overall, the new car market rose by 12.4% year-on-year, with 357,103 units registered, according new figures from the SMMT.

Open letter calling for urgent measures has been signed by more than 25 organisations, including fleets, rental firms, leasing companies and trade bodies.

The pair have joined eFreight 2030, part of the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme.

Europcar has revised its battery charging policy for electric vehicle (EV) rentals to build business and consumer confidence.

Ford Fleet Management is hoping to tap into a growing interest in the salary sacrifice market by offering a new multi-brand car scheme for the first time.

The Government is extending the plug-in truck grant for another year, offering fleets up to £25,000 off an electric truck.

Zenith research shows that just 16.6% of drivers are now concerned about running out of charge mid-journey, compared to 34.2% in 2024.

AstraZeneca, Aviva, Barclays, Capgemini, Costain, Deloitte and Mitie have electrified more than 50% of their fleets as they target full electrification by 2030.

Project features 12 ultra-fast chargers, supplied by Heliox, capable of delivering up to 360kW of power, and four chargers via the Voltempo Hypercharging Megawatt Charging System.

Values for used battery electric vehicles came under the greatest pressure during March.

Gregory Group will take delivery of 14 new fully electric trucks having joined the ZenFreight consortium last year.

The fleet and leasing sector reacts to the latest economic figures published by the Office for Budget Responsibility and the Chancellor's Spring Statement.

Fleet decision-makers and the wider leasing industry will be disappointed that there was no announcement around the forthcoming hike in VED for electric vehicles.

Select Lease by Mobilize has struck a partnership agreement with salary sacrifice software provider SalSac, to launch a new car leasing scheme for employees.

The total cost of ownership for leasing a battery electric vehicle is typically cheaper than ICE models in western and northern Europe, says new Ayvens report.

Leasys UK is expanding its long-term rental offer for electric vehicles (EV) with new models from Leapmotor.

Tom Middleditch, from Europcar Mobility Group UK, explores the role the rental industry can play in helping the wider fleet and automotive sector make a steady and sustainable switch to zero emissions mobility.

AXA UK says battery health certificates will make it easier for insurers to accurately assess the value of second-hand EVs.

The breakdown and recovery company has been forced to adapt its equipment to cope with the increase in weight and size of vehicles.

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.