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A call to defer MOTs for 4.25-tonne electric vans, citing a lack of test availability, has been backed by Venson Automotive Solutions.

Fleet demand for zero emission trucks fell by 7.3% to just 217 units in 2024, with a 0.5% market share – the same as in 2023.

New analysis of car running costs has identified a pronounced difference in the cost to run an electric car versus an equivalent petrol-powered model.

Two-thirds of drivers have no imminent plans to make the switch to an EV, new research suggests.

Association of Fleet Professionals is concerned many fleets are unaware of changes to VED for electric vehicles coming in from April.

The new forecasts from Cox Automotive provide a first look at the potential growth in the new car market by 2028.

Chinese vehicle manufacturer Xpeng has marked its official entry into the UK market with the launch of an all-electric SUV.

Vehicle manufacturers are predicted to miss zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate new car sales targets by over 345,000 units by 2028, according to new data.

Electric HGVs, which are powered by poo, are joining the United Utilities fleet in a trial funded by the Department for Transport.

Hived is growing its zero-emission parcel delivery fleet with the addition of 11 Mercedes-Benz electric HGVs.

Demand continues to soar for used battery electric cars, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Chinese vehicle manufacturer Yutong will launch an electric 7.5-tonne truck in the UK during the second quarter of 2025.

Economic slowdown is forcing some fleets to turn to used vehicles rather than new vans, according to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA).

Fleet concerns around charging infrastructure for electric vehicles are increasing, according to new analysis from Europcar Mobility Group UK.

The BVRLA has created a form for fleets to help the industry make the most compelling case for change.

Unite the Union labelled the move a “disgrace” and a “betrayal of its Luton workforce”.

The Government is being urged to change the threshold for the expensive car allowance, which will apply to BEVs and PHEVs for the first time from April.

Europcar Mobility Group UK has added the Polestar 4 to its zero-emission fleet for business and leisure drivers.

But there will be no retrospective changes to CO2 emissions values for vehicles already registered.

BYD sold more than 8,700 cars in the UK last year, a year-on-year increase of 658%, making it the UK’s fastest growing car brand.

The carmaker has confirmed it will become a fully electrified brand, axing its internal combustion engine models this year.

Tesla is on track to launch a range of “more affordable models” in the first half of this year, in an effort to bolster sales.

Flexis has pulled the wraps off its new range of electric vans, which are expected to go on sale in 2026.

Electric vans weighing 4.25 tonnes have to be tested after one year rather than three, and also face a more rigorous examination.

Beibei Sun, managing consultant and automotive sector specialist at Vendigital, examines what’s driving the UK’s electric vehicle market.

Electrified cars accounted for 79% of new car orders on the Glasgow-based company’s managed fleet.

Dedicated electric vehicle tyres from Enso will be more accessible to commercial fleets and their drivers after the company struck a deal with i247 Group.

Dionne Hanlon, senior editor for LCVs and motorcycles at Cap HPI, looks at what lies ahead for the van market, including regulatory pressures and economic challenges.

Kia will launch its commercial fleet focussed Professional Business Vans UK division when the new PV5 electric van goes on sale later this year.

Electric commercial vehicle startup Canoo has ceased all operations and filed for bankruptcy.

Domino’s Pizza Group is starting an electric van trial marking a further step towards the group’s ambition to reduce emissions across the business.

The company says it is on track to sell more than 40,000 units over the next 12 months as the used EV market continues to grow.

A partnership between Volvo Car UK and the Eden Project, which began in 2021, has been extended until 2027.

Royal Mail’s 6,000th electric van has been deployed at Manchester Mail Centre, adding to 15 others already at the site used for deliveries and collections.

A deal has been struck between Nissan, the Japan Automatic Transmission Company and the UK Government to build a new manufacturing site in Sunderland.

Volkswagen has set a new range record for the ID 7 after driving 587 miles on a single charge.

Global electric vehicle sales grew by 25% in 2024 to 17.1 million units, while the European market ended the year down 3% compared to 2023.

New on-foot deliveries also launched across central London, with pilots developed in partnership with the London Boroughs of Hackney, Westminster and Islington.

Automotive group Stellantis sold enough electric cars and vans to comply with the UK's ZEV mandate targets in 2024.

BT Group, which includes Openreach, has placed one of the largest orders ever for a fleet of fully electric commercial vehicles.