Fleet engagement with the new government consultation on Electric Vehicle Excise Duty is “essential” to highlight a wide range of potential problems, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Paul Hollick, chair, said that the industry body’s members broadly accepted the need for the government to recover revenue lost from petrol and diesel fuel duty but … [Read more...]
Fleets’ nightmare facing eVED plan
Fleets are facing a nightmare over implementing the Government's eVED proposal. They want an easy-to-use technological solution to recording and paying the government’s planned electric car Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, CEO of the fleet software specialist, said that what was known about the scheme so far looked too … [Read more...]
Budget reversed new car registrations
The Budget put the brakes on new car sales last month, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The UK new car market declined slightly in November as new registrations fell by -1.6% to 151,154 units, and the sixth fall this year was driven by a -5.5% decline in overall demand from private buyers. Fleet uptake edged up 0.2%, while business buyer … [Read more...]
Finance and fuel charges changing in UK
How we finance and choose to pay fuel costs for our cars is changing say providers. As 2026 approaches, the UK used car market is set for another year of change. According to industry data from the SMMT, used EV transactions rose by 57% year-on-year in 2024, outpacing every other fuel type. Meanwhile, upcoming policy changes, including the end of electric … [Read more...]
Car makers welcome Budget plans in parts
Car makers have broadly welcomed today's Budget announcement but have some criticisms. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “Government has recognised the automotive industry as a pillar of national strategic importance, backing it with an industrial strategy and additional £1.5 billion to drive competitiveness and investment. Deferring the end of … [Read more...]
Division over “split-level” electric rates for fleets
Fleets need rapid clarification on how to apply the “split-level” Advisory Electric Rates put in place by HMRC in September, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Paul Hollick, chair at the industry body, says the move – which provides an AER of 8 pence per mile for domestic charging and 14 ppm for highway charging – had left electric company car … [Read more...]
