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Renault 5 retro electric hatch to start from £22,295
The eagerly anticipated Renault 5 electric hatch is just weeks away from opening for orders, priced from £22,995.
Volkswagen launches lower-price ID.3, ID.5 and sporty ID.4, ID.5 GTX Editions
Volkswagen has introduced new and enhanced trim levels for its range of ID. electric cars, delivering enhanced value along with a new entry-level battery for some … Read More »
EV barriers fall but fleet resistance to switch rises, Europcar research finds
Fleet resistance to the electric vehicle switch rose from Q2 to Q3 despite a fallback in barriers to EV adoption.
Shortlist for European Car of the Year 2025 led by EVs
The list of contenders for the European Car of the Year award for 2025 has been revealed, dominated by small electric cars.
Fundamentals of EV charging: Developments in infrastructure
Widespread, reliable and accessible charging infrastructure is a vital foundation of greater electric vehicle uptake, and the experience is improving all the time.
Volkswagen Group and Rivian officially launch EV joint venture
Volkswagen Group and Rivian have officially embarked on a new joint venture to develop the EVs of the future.
AI-driven smart charging tech to help fleets meet sustainability requirements
Intelligent AI-powered smart charging software could help fleets monitor and significantly reduce their carbon emissions from charging EVs in the workplace.
Toyota’s all-electric bZ4X proves hit with UK Uber drivers
Toyota’s new Uber Driver Scheme has gone down a storm as ride-hailing drivers take up the bespoke financing opportunity to go electric.
Renault showcases plans for decarbonisation with hydrogen electric Emblème concept
Renault’s Ampere EV division has revealed radical new ways to decarbonise its cars “from head to toe” with a new concept.
Budget sparks end to company car PHEV revival
The Autumn Budget is already sparking a downturn in demand for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) company cars and looks likely to end the current revival of fleet … Read More »
Budget likely to prompt widespread rewriting of company car choice lists
The Autumn Budget is likely to prompt widespread rewriting of company car choice lists to tackle new issues around plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and double cab pickups.
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital now out
The latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital magazine is now out, complete with 2025 new EV launches, latest road tests and EV insights.
Autumn Budget 2024: Main points for fleets and industry reaction
Rachel Reeves, the UK’s first-ever female Chancellor, has delivered her inaugural Budget.
Pendragon Vehicle Management partners with Targa for connected fleet solutions
Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) is to offer a full suite of connected vehicle solutions to its fleet customers in partnership with Targa Telematics.
Volvo’s new-look XC90 opens for orders
Volvo has announced specification and prices for its latest XC90 SUV.
Hyundai Initium concept previews hydrogen fuel cell SUV due 2025
Hyundai has unveiled its Initium concept, previewing a new hydrogen fuel cell SUV coming in 2025.
Alfa Romeo opens orders for 280hp Junior Veloce electric crossover
Alfa Romeo’s Junior electric crossover is now on sale in hot Veloce guise, delivering up to 280hp of power.
Used EV prices rise for first time this year
Used electric vehicles have recorded their first price rise of 2024, latest data from Aston Barclay shows.
BCA introduces EV battery health grading for remarketing sector
BCA is introducing a new EV battery health grading service, allowing its customers to buy electric vehicles with greater confidence.
Autumn Budget 2024: Extra £500m pledged to tackle scourge of potholes
The Chancellor has promised an extra £500m for road maintenance in the next year to tackle the UK’s pothole plague.
Autumn Budget 2024: Double cab pickups to be treated as company cars for tax
A move to treat double cab pickup vehicles (DCPUs) with a payload of one tonne or more as cars for certain tax purposes from April 2025 … Read More »
Autumn Budget 2024: Plug-in Van Grant extended for another year
The UK’s Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG) will be extended for a further year, the Chancellor has announced, providing much-needed incentives for van operators to go electric.
Autumn Budget 2024: Company car tax incentives for EVs to continue past 2028
Tax incentives for fully electric company car drivers will remain in place after 2028 but plug-in hybrids will be hit by higher rates, the Treasury has … Read More »
Autumn Budget 2024: Fuel duty freeze maintained for another year
The current fuel duty freeze and temporary 5p a litre cut will be maintained for a further year to support working people, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has … Read More »
New speakers announced for free fleet electrification and charging webinar
New speakers have been announced for next month’s expert webinar on fleet electrification and charging being run by EV Fleet World in collaboration with EO Charging.
Fleet electric vehicle share rises to 43%, Cap HPI reveals
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for more than four in 10 (43%) of fleet registrations in the first nine months of 2024, Cap HPI has revealed.
Charge point operators pivot to peak and off-peak tariffs
Ultra-rapid charge point operators are switching towards offering peak and off-peak tariffs, enabling drivers using services at night to benefit from “cheap as chips” charging.
Entry level Audi A6 e-tron arrives with £62,500 starting price and 382-mile range
Audi’s all-electric A6 e-tron is now available in new entry-level versions to help more fleets and drivers go electric.
Autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus debut
Oxa has unveiled fully autonomous versions of the Ford E-Transit van and minibus, marking a significant leap forward in the commercialisation of self-driving technology.
UK and Korean project to advance electric fleet safety and efficiency
UK and Korean partners have signed a technology research and development MOU to advance safety and efficiency in electric fleet applications.
