New UK MOT Rules for 4.25t Electric Vans: Everything You Need to Know
If you’ve been running a fleet of electric vans, you’ll know that the rules around the heavier models have been a bit of a headache for a while. But finally, we have some clarity! The government has officially set a date for the long-awaited changes to how 4.25-tonne (4.25t) electric vans are treated under UK law…
HMRC Appeals EV VAT Ruling: What It Means for Your Fleet’s Charging Costs
If you’ve been keeping a close eye on the cost of transitioning your fleet to electric, you probably saw a recent glimmer of hope regarding VAT. A landmark tribunal ruling suggested that the VAT on public EV charging should be slashed from 20% to just 5%. This will finally match the rate people pay when they plug in at home…
Changes to the Depot Charging Scheme
If you’re running a fleet of commercial vehicles in the UK, you’ll know that the road to “net zero” can sometimes feel like a bit of an uphill climb. However, some fresh news from the Government has just made part of that journey a little smoother. From April 2026, a major update to the Depot Charging Scheme (DCS) is kicking off, designed to help businesses transition to zero-emission vans, trucks, and coaches…
EV Fire Risk in UK Fleets: Separating Fact from Fiction
If you’ve been scrolling through social media or catching the headlines lately, you’ve probably seen some pretty dramatic photos of cars on fire. There’s a lot of chatter out there suggesting that electric vehicles (EVs) are ticking time bombs for UK fleets. But is the “EV fire” actually a common occurrence, or just a bit of a tall tale…
EV Pay-Per-Mile Tax: Why the AFP is Urging a Delay to 2030 for Fleets
If you manage a fleet of vehicles in the UK, you’ve probably had your ear to the ground regarding the government’s Autumn Budget announcements. One of the biggest talking points? The new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles (EVs), officially known as electronic Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED).
Is There Enough EV Charging? New Data Shows Chargers Now Outnumber Fuel Pumps
If you’ve been sitting on the fence about switching your business over to electric vehicles, you’ve probably heard the same old worry time and again: “But is there anywhere to plug it in?” For a long time, “range anxiety” has been the biggest speed bump for UK drivers…
4.25-Tonne Electric Van Rule Changes: 2026 Update for UK Fleets
If you’re running a fleet in the UK, you’ve likely been keeping a close eye on the 4.25-tonne (4.25t) electric van saga. For a long time, the transition to heavier zero-emission vehicles felt like running a race with your shoelaces tied together. The extra weight of batteries meant that many electric vans pushed past the standard 3.5-tonne limit, suddenly falling into the same restrictive category as Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs)…
New Benchmarks for Used EV Battery Degradation Revealed in Major UK Study
A massive new study has just dropped, and the results are a huge win for the UK’s used EV market. The Generational 2025 Battery Performance Index, the largest study of its kind, has revealed some seriously impressive data regarding used EV battery degradation…
Why Are EV Cables Being Cut? Impact and Solutions for UK Fleet Operators
We’ve all seen it in the news lately: the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is well underway across the UK. But just as fleet managers are getting their heads around charging speeds and range anxiety, a new “spanner in the works” has appeared…
“EV Discounts Are Unsustainable”: What Fleet Managers Need to Know in 2026
Electric vehicles (EVs) are now a normal part of fleet conversations. But a fresh warning from the UK motor industry has made one thing very clear: EV discounts won’t last forever.