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Versinetic launches EV charging standards audit tool
15+ min ago (269+ words) Versinetic has launched a UK EV charging standards guide and interactive audit tool to help EVSE manufacturers assess compliance with changing smart charging, cybersecurity and communications requirements. Versinetic has launched a 2026 UK EV Charging Standards Guide and Interactive Audit Tool…...
Royal Mail cuts emissions 31% since 2020 as electric fleet and automation drive sustainability progress
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (543+ words) Royal Mail reported a reduction in its total greenhouse gas emissions by 31% against its 2020-21 baseline during 2025-26, as it continued to expand its electric vehicle fleet, introduce electric HGVs and invest in automation across its network. The company's 2025-26 Sustainability Report outlined…...
Business leasing customers driving UK EV adoption " BVRLA
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (584+ words) The EV leasing sector in the UK is strong, with salary sacrifice schemes and company car schemes leading the adoption of electric vehicles, according to the BVRLA "Road to Zero" report. Demand for rental EVs is being driven by business…...
Pure Leasing extends Fleet Assist partnership as fleet surpasses 1, 000 vehicles
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (346+ words) Pure Leasing has renewed its SMR contract with Fleet Assist under a new multi-year agreement as its fleet has grown beyond 1, 000 vehicles. The agreement will see Fleet Assist continue to provide the leasing company with access to its network of…...
LEPAS to offer savings for first 500 L8 orders
11+ hour, 43+ min ago (366+ words) The created Lepas Founders Club will give exclusive savings and limited-edition gifts to the first 500 people to place an order for the Lepas L8, to mark its entrance into the UK. In exchange for a fully refundable deposit of "99, customers will…...
AFP shared charging scheme reaches 15 London boroughs
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (357+ words) The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has celebrated a milestone with its shared charging scheme, which is now available in 15 London boroughs. The shared charging network is operated by AFP partner Evata and covers 15 of London's 33 boroughs. Evata uses telematics…...
Kia adds AWD to EV5, releases EV5 and Sportage Storm editions
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (316+ words) Kia has added all-wheel drive to the EV5 and has released a pair of Storm special editions, on both the Sportage and EV5. All-wheel drive can be added optionally on EV5 GT-Line and GT-Line S models. It adds a rear-mounted induction motor, but…...
Openreach to use Source charging hubs to support EV switch
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (292+ words) Electric vehicle (EV) charging firm Source has signed a deal with Openreach, which will see its charging hubs used to support Openreach's fleet electrification programme. The deal will allow Openreach to have a predominantly EV fleet by 2031. It already operates…...
ZEV Mandate expectations are diluting UK's EV adoption progress " BVRLA conference
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (353+ words) The mandate is pushing manufacturers to meet targets that do not align with consumer demand. The progress that the UK has made in electrifying its car parc has been diluted because of the unrealistic targets set by the ZEV Mandate,…...
Leapmotor opens orders for "30k B05 hatchback
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (289+ words) Leapmotor has opened UK orders for the B05, a C-segment electric hatchback, sized similarly to a Vauxhall Astra or Volkswagen Golf, priced from "30, 495. It has a 67. 1k Wh battery, allowing for a 300 mile range and can be charged from 30% to 80% in 17 minutes....