Drivers look to councils for on-street charging
According to Vauxhall, only 30% of respondents say motorists who own or want to own an EV are supported by their local council, with numbers noticeably lower in regions outside of London. Highlighting the issues further, only 10% of drivers told Vauxhall they were happy with the levels of on-street charging in their area, with satisfaction rates in Wales dropping to as low as 4%.
Traditional values – Suzuki Swift review
With its fourth-generation Swift Suzuki hopes to attract buyers who still want a small car but are facing a declining choice in the supermini market.
The workplace electric vehicle EV charging scheme
The Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) aims to encourage the more widespread adoption of electric cars and is administered by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV). It allows UK businesses to claim financial support towards the installation of EV chargepoints at their premises.
What tax breaks are available for EV company car drivers?
According to HMRC, businesses account for almost half of the UK’s new car market with more than 700,000 company car drivers.
Are there grants available for LCVs and HGVs electric vehicles?
Certain categories of low-emission vehicles qualify for a government grant, enabling you to purchase them at a reduced cost.
How do you charge an HGV electric vehicle?
Charge stations are accessible for light goods vehicles (LGVs), particularly targeting commercial fleets.
What is the difference between tethered or untethered EV charging?
Electric vehicle chargers for home use are available in two styles: tethered and untethered. Each style has its own advantages and factors to take into account when choosing.
How do you find public EV charging points?
The easiest way to find a charging point is via an app, while some EVs have charging stations programmed into their sat-navs.
Electric vehicle EV charging myths exploded
Thinking of switching to an electric vehicle this year but worried about problems with charging?
Seven-seat cars are in demand both as rental and used
The top three rental requests in Q1 were for the Audi Q7, followed closely by the Kia Sorento and the Seat Tarraco, while the Dacia Jogger is sought-after by customers looking for value and space.
More than half of fleets using second hand cars
The practice shows almost no variation across companies of different sizes among those surveyed, from companies with fewer than 10 employees through to those with more than 1,000. However, the UK figure is much higher than the Europe-wide average of 29% of fleets already using used cars now and 38% looking to do so within three years.
Ten steps to encourage electric car conversions
Converting ICE cars to electric is entirely feasible, indeed the UK is already home to a growing number of boutique automotive businesses focused on these transformations. They are often turning classic cars and vans into EVs, yet the principles are the same for more modern vehicles.
SVA calls for industry to help HMRC find a solution to tax double cab pick ups
Now that BIK treatment of DCPUs is on the HMRC’s agenda, SVA’s Managing Director Alex Wright believes the conversations should be ongoing to ensure they shape new legislation that does not penalize the business use of these vehicles.
Leading the electric charge: Mobilize Power Solutions
Winner Best Electric Charge Point Provider, Business Motoring Awards 2024 - Mobilize Power Solutions
Europcar walks the talk to accelerate electric motoring
A new report, Plugged into Sustainability, highlights the key landmarks in the company’s own sustainability journey and demonstrates how it is helping businesses and private motorists make the transition to zero emissions mobility.
Road and track – BMW M5 CS review
The CS suffix has been used recently by BMW’s Motorsport in-house tuning division to identify special M cars and the limited-edition 2024 M5 CS here, dates back to 2021 and fully loaded, as our test car was, would set you back some £140,00. So here might be a good opportunity to seek out a used model which may be at least back in five figures - if you can find one.
Is the government sleepwalking into an EV crisis?
The government last week rejected recommendations to approve a wide range of proposals to accelerate the take-up of electric cars, which included the re-introduction of the electric car grant. Fiat said the the government is now well and truly on the cusp of the crisis the carmaker predicted.
Vauxhall unveils next gen Grandland
The All-New Grandland brings many design features first seen on the Vauxhall Experimental concept car to life for the first time on a production model. These features include the 3D Vizor with illuminated Griffin logo proudly sitting at the centre and the permanently illuminated “VAUXHALL” lettering at the rear.
Leasys to provide comprehensive short-term rental service
Through the partnership, Leasys’ customers will be able to rent a car or commercial vehicle outside of their main leasing agreement for personal or business use for between 1 and 28 days. With customer experience a key focus area for Leasys, the all-encompassing rental service will cover Collision Damage Waiver and maintenance, as well as free-of-charge vehicle returns at any time, for simple and hassle-free motoring.
Mobilize Power Solutions launches EV charge manager
Fleet@Home adds to Mobilize Power Solutions ‘Charging Everywhere’ proposition, enabling business owners and fleet managers to manage and control employees’ charging sessions across networks that are privately owned, open to the public and installed at residential properties. With these capabilities, Mobilize Manager is the first multi-network, one platform EV charging management solution.
