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Fleets trim choice lists as EVs go mainstream, says Arval
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (379+ words) Fleet operators are shrinking their company car choice lists to maximise spending power amid rising economic pressures. This shift, revealed by Arval UK, marks a major corporate reversal from the early 2020s, when businesses expanded vehicle selections to encourage electric vehicle…...
Royal Mail cuts carbon emissions by 31% via massive fleet electrification drive
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (316+ words) Royal Mail has reduced its total carbon emissions by nearly a third since 2021, driven by a rapid EV rollout that has established the UK's largest electric delivery fleet. The company's latest Sustainability Report reveals that total market-based emissions fell to…...
Leapmotor opens orders for B05 electric hatchback
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (626+ words) Leapmotor International " the joint venture between automotive giant Stellantis and China's Leapmotor " has officially opened UK orders for its new B05 electric hatchback, a fresh rival to the Vauxhall Astra Electric and Volkswagen ID. 3. The Golf-sized hatchback is priced at "28, 995 for retail…...
Dacia sparks UK EV price war with sub-12k electric Spring
9+ hour, 46+ min ago (328+ words) Dacia has shaken up the UK electric car market by slashing the price for its Spring EV to just "11, 990. The aggressive price cut means the electric city car instantly reclaims its title as the UK's cheapest new car on sale,…...
First Drive: Aion V
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (508+ words) GAC's electric brand Aion enters the UK fleet market with the well-equipped Aion V. By John Kendall. WHAT IS IT? Five-seat SUV BEV" HOW MUCH? From "36, 450" HOW FAR? 317 miles (WLTP Combined) If you think you can spot a new Chinese car…...
Sign up for next week's webinar on making EVs work beyond the business case
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (145+ words) Fleet electrification has moved beyond the question of whether to transition. For many operators, the challenge now is making EVs work reliably, operationally and financially in real-world conditions. The upcoming Fleet World webinar, held in association with Geotab, Northgate and…...
New BMW X5 revealed with first-ever EV variant
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (483+ words) BMW has unveiled the fifth-generation X5, featuring bold Neue Klasse styling and the first-ever all-electric i X5 variant. The new edition of the large family SUV is the brand's third model to get the Neue Klasse treatment following the i X3 and i3 saloon,…...
New entry-level Nissan Leaf delivers 280-mile range from "28, 849
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (422+ words) Nissan has expanded the line-up for its next-generation Leaf with a new entry-level option, dropping the entry price of the British-built electric vehicle to "28, 849. Available to order Available to order now, the new 52k Wh battery variant follows the launch of…...
EV reimbursement issues slowing workplace electric vehicle adoption
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (388+ words) Concerns over mileage reimbursement are becoming a significant barrier to electric vehicle adoption in the workplace, with 96% of fleet managers reporting complaints from employees about reimbursement, research by The Electric Car Scheme finds. Nearly half (47%) of employees say they have…...
Suttie's seven days" with a Volvo ES90
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (491+ words) Volvo's ES90 executive saloon aims to disrupt the German-dominated market with distinctive Scandi design with superior cabin space and advanced technology. Al Suttie puts it to the test in cross-country drives and urban commuting to see how the brand's flagship EV…...