One for the manager? Audi E-tron Sportback S
17 March 2021
New model extends the reach and range of our E-tron models which were ranked last year as the number one premium cars. Audi expects half of sales to go into
Battery and price top list of EV concerns
4 March 2021
With EV sales predicted to rocket in the next couple of years, marketing brand lifestyle and experience may fall short when compared to pushing the practicalities of owning and driving
EV demand drives salary sacrifice boom
1 March 2021
Salary sacrifice allows all eligible employees to drive a new BEV at an attractive inclusive monthly cost compared to a petrol or diesel equivalent. And for companies, it is also
BP report reveals fleet managers’ concerns over EVs
23 February 2021
New report polling fleet decision makers across the UK, reveals that only half have EVs in their fleet currently (52%) although 56% would be persuaded to switch if they could
SMEs feel a responsibility to switch to EVs
11 January 2021
The vast majority of SME business owners (94%) believe UK businesses that use vehicles and wheeled assets have a responsibility to change them to electric vehicles (EVs) as soon as
Demand for more charging infrastructure as EV ownership increases
9 December 2020
COVID-19 restrictions have undoubtedly loomed large over the installation of charge points and has unsurprisingly suppressed the number of installations over the course of the year. In the same period,
Electrifying your fleet? We look at three battery electric vehicles
4 November 2020
Research into the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) vehicle registration data by Cornwall Insight shows Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in 2020 have already grown 76.1% on the whole
Plans for petrol and diesel plan to be brought forward
23 September 2020
The Guardian newspaper reported that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles this autumn with an announcement to help trigger a green economic recovery
Business as unusual: Re-imagining company cars and fleets in the new era of work
3 August 2020
Benefit schemes meant to attract employees such as communal kitchens and canteens will become anathema, while others may not make sense for a business’ bottom line. The company car, once
Electric and hybrid vehicles gather favour with fleet
28 July 2020
As companies re-shape their car choice lists their most pressing priority is to introduce more electric and hybrid cars, so the numbers are likely to continue to increase.
Fleets set to unlock an electric vehicle revolution
9 July 2020
As the UK moves towards net zero, fleets could be a crucial component in the journey by leading the charge in the electric vehicle roll-out – a move that would
Government plans to bring forward fossil fuel ban
4 February 2020
Government told that 2040 would be too late if the UK wants to achieve its target of emitting virtually zero carbon by 2050.
Electric car, hybrid or PHEV, the pros and cons
6 December 2019
Pressure is on to reduce emissions while there are tax advantages to be gained from environmentally friendly vehicles – but what do you choose? Electric vehicles, hybrid or PHEV?
Driving lessons in electric cars on the increase
6 November 2019
With more and more traditional car manufacturers crossing over to the EV market and new models being announced month after month, we continue to see long waiting lists as the
Is the UK’s electric future grid-locked?
20 June 2019
Despite positive reinforcement from the Government and numerous studies showing the benefits that electric vehicles (EVs) will eventually offer to the UK, there is still nationwide doubt about the potential
EVs still to make their mark with SMEs
5 June 2019
A survey of 900 firms by Close Brothers Asset Finance, conducted in April shows that while 41% think EVs will becoming ubiquitous over time, for 36% it’s “too early to
Keeping up with EV demand – how much will it cost
28 May 2019
A shortage of public charging points will seriously hamper the adoption of electric vehicles.“Yet only a continued uptake of EVs will provide the confidence to invest in, and develop, a
Strong uptake for Lex Autolease EV offer
13 May 2019
Lex Autolease predicts that once the funds have been fully allocated, there will be an overall increase of at least 8% in the number of pure EVs on the UK’s
Fuel cards – can they work with EVs?
30 April 2019
As the mass market for petrol and diesel declines is gradually phased out there will be a need to pay for electricity at a charge point.
Cut your costs with an EV
26 March 2019
With over 45 models on the market to choose from, the number of SME’s acquiring EVs is increasing. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders there was a
