Navigating the 2026 ZEV Mandate Review: Strategic Insights for UK Fleet Managers
The UK’s decarbonised transport transition is a structural shift for the automotive sector and corporate fleets. The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate Review Consultation was published in August 2026. This gives fleet operators a critical juncture to reassess their procurement and operational strategies…
Is the EV Target Shift Derailing Your Fleet Strategy? Here’s How to Adapt
If you’ve been scrambling to electrify your fleet to hit the looming deadlines, the recent headlines might have given you a bit of whiplash. With the government reportedly considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% down to 50% by 2030 after pressure from manufacturers, it’s easy to feel like the goalposts are constantly moving…
The Supermarket EV Charging Trap Catching Out Electric Car Drivers
Picture this: you pull into your local supermarket, plug your electric vehicle (EV) into a charging bay, and go about your day, or perhaps leave it overnight thinking you’re being practical. You come back, unplug, and drive away happy. A week later, a £100 Parking Charge Notice (PCN) arrives through your letterbox…
eVED for Fleets: What the New Pay-Per-Mile Rules Mean for Fleet Managers
If you run a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs), you’ve probably had a few sleepless nights worrying about the government’s upcoming pay-per-mile tax. We’ve all heard the rumblings, and let’s be honest, the thought of chasing hundreds of drivers for manual odometer readings sounds like an absolute nightmare.
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…