Electric vehicles - Page 22

Renault has confirmed the updated Clio is priced from £21,295 and is available to order now.

The latest electric fleet news, including DriveElectric launches an EV salary sacrifice scheme.

A salary sacrifice scheme for second-hand electric vehicles (EVs) has been launched by Octopus Electric Vehicles.

Alltruck will provide the services for Tevva's 7.5t battery electric vehicles.

But Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, says he wants to take a “pragmatic” approach to achieving net zero, suggesting some green policies could be watered down.

Lexus is taking orders for its new luxury people carrier, which is priced from £89,995.

Fleet operators need to start considering their electric vehicle policies as soon as possible, even if they do not intend to make a wholesale transition until closer to the 2030 deadline.

Battery intelligence software could slash the time it takes a typical electric vehicle (EV) to charge by up to 25%.

Dunelm has invested in 10 new delivery vehicles that will significantly reduce the carbon footprint of its transport fleet and the business as a whole.

Vauxhall has confirmed the updated Corsa is priced from £19,625 and is available to order now. 

Volkswagen has updated the Touareg SUV for 2024, bringing a refreshed look, updated technology and revised powertrains.

Westminster City Council and Veolia have announced the full-scale rollout of what they believe is the UK’s largest electric refuse collection fleet.

Tata, the owner of Jaguar Land Rover, has confirmed it will build a £4 billion electric vehicle battery factory in the UK.

Renault is urging fleets and their drivers to re-engage with the brand as its model line-up shows a step-up in technology and quality, giving its product a more premium feel.

Vehicle leasing company ALD LeasePlan has allocated €600 million to increase EV uptake thanks, in part, to a financing deal with the European Investment Bank.

Toyota Lexus is focussing on its fleet services as it develops its fully electric line-up having been a trailblazer with its hybrid vehicles.

Royal Mail has taken delivery of its 5,000 electric vehicle (EV) to be deployed across its delivery and collection fleet as it aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.

It may not suit all tastes, but the EC35 is an extremely cheap and capable electric van.

MG is introducing a new range-topping version of the MG4 with more power, improved handling and sportier styling.

Renault will give a world debut to its Scenic E-Tech electric – its second C-segment battery electric vehicle – at the IAA Mobility Show.

Weight limits for zero-emission trucks will increase under a new EU proposal that aims to help accelerate the uptake of electric and hydrogen trucks.

Kia is rolling out a free over-the-air (OTA) software update toe existing EV6 and Niro models to enhance their sat-nav system.

Infrastructure remains a challenge for commercial vehicles even when a fleet operator has been offered the best solution for its business.

Bradshaw Electric Vehicles hopes to sell around 150 Goupil G2 and G4 compact utility vehicles this year.

Kia has confirmed that the EV9, its new electric seven-seat SUV, is priced from £64,995.

Despite overall growth, demand for electric vans fell by 11.9% in June, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Hyundai has announced the pricing and specification of the Kona Electric, which will offered with two battery options from £34,995.

Ensuring both employer and employee are not left out of pocket when it comes to paying for electricity used to power business miles can be complex.

Company vehicle tax expert Harvey Perkins, director of HRUX, looks at how employers can fairly reimburse electric vehicle drivers for business mileage.

There’s not a lot of choice for someone that wants an electric executive saloon car. In fact, there’s only one option, currently, the Mercedes EQE.

Polestar is eyeing further growth in the fleet market with a product offensive, which includes a refreshed Polestar 2 and two electric SUVs.

The green credentials of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have been dismissed in a critical report of the Government’s climate plans.

BMW Group UK’s newly appointed general manager – corporate sales Matt Collins is putting sustainability at the core of his fleet strategy

A pilot fleet of BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicles are being put through their paces, with four of the vehicles in the UK as part of an international trial.

The Advertising Standards Authority has found that adverts from Toyota and Hyundai giving electric vehicle battery charging times were misleading.

Overcoming any driver concerns and providing the right training is critical to making the most of electric vehicles.

Lexus UX 300e upgraded with a new battery, extending the driving range by more than 40%, giving up to 280 miles on a single charge.

Toyota’s next-generation C-HR C-segment SUV will feature a fully-electrified engine line-up, including a plug-in hybrid variant.

Nike, Heineken and PepsiCo are calling on the EU to increase climate targets for trucks to help them meet their own green commitments.

Novuna Vehicle Solutions has said fleets’ ambitions to transition to zero emissions vehicles has helped drive profits at its Mitsubishi HC Capital UK parent company.