Action is needed to improve electric vehicle residual values, as the financial exposure of fleets continues to grow, FleetCheck is warning. Peter Golding, CEO at the fleet software specialist, said that while there was strong evidence that used EVs were now selling faster, prices remained stubbornly low. “The used market has reached a position … [Read more...]
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Chancellor warned over tampering with EV support
The chancellor should be careful to avoid hampering ongoing fleet electrification in next month’s Budget, FleetCheck is warning. Peter Golding, CEO at the fleet software specialist, said that preferential tax treatment had been the prime motivator of electric company car adoption – and that negative tax changes could similarly lead to a loss of … [Read more...]
Pavement charging of EVs gets boost
It is going to be easier for new EV owners to charge at home under Government plans designed to make it better for those without off-street parking to charge their electric vehicle. It will launch a consultation on removing planning permission currently needed for those without driveways to install cross pavement charging gullies and wants to mandate charge … [Read more...]
Electric cars’ tyres are wearing sooner
Price differences between electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) company car tyres are persisting, new data from epyx shows. In September 2023 – the average price of an ICE tyre was £168 while an electric equivalent was 32% more at £222. By August this year, the ICE tyre had risen to £187 while the electric tyre was £246 – still a difference of … [Read more...]
Improved Toyota bZ4X comes in January
When it arrives in the New Year, the heavily revised Toyota bZ4X will be priced from £39,995 to £51,545. Orders open on 3 November; customer deliveries to commence in January. Now there will be two new battery options – 57.7 and 73.1 kWh which effectively give long or shorter range to suit buyers' needs but the comprehensive powertrain revisions deliver … [Read more...]
First drive: Mazda6e
It’s not turned a wheel on British roads but already been rated as one of the safest cars you will be able to buy. The all-new Mazda6e achieved a maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP in its recent series of tests. In the two categories of Adult Occupant and Child Occupant protection, Mazda’s latest all-electric model scored an excellent 93%. The Mazda6e … [Read more...]
Tradelines 22 October
Seat will be the ‘entry’ brand within the Volkswagen Group and exciting hybrids are coming with a new model for 2029. The confirmation about the 75-year-old Spanish car manufacturer’s future shores up its position within the Volkswagen Group after years of speculation that it would be axed in favour of its spun-off Cupra premium performance brand. A … [Read more...]
Home charging will drive greener vans at a price
Electric vans are becoming a more regular feature on UK driveways, and with them, growing pressure on household energy use. In line with new government regulations and grants, it is expected that more drivers will charge their electric vans at home. Energy experts at Uswitch, the comparison and switching service, are encouraging homeowners to ensure their … [Read more...]
Essential to deliver faster charging for vans – APC
Faster charging speeds are essential for the wider fleet adoption of electric vans in the future, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. Currently, models available from major manufacturers are rated from around 50-125kWh, meaning that even the best will take around 40 minutes to charge from 10-80% in ideal circumstances, and are usually slower in … [Read more...]
Toyota research lightweight quadricycle in UK
Toyota Manufacturing UK is leading a consortium of partners to evaluate the feasibility of a lightweight battery electric vehicle prototype, conforming to the L6e (light quadricycle) category. The consortium has secured funding from the UK government’s DRIVE35 programme via the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), which is a non-profit organisation … [Read more...]
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