The Government’s proposed pay-per-mile electric vehicle duty could cost the UK’s fleet sector £260 million a year by 2028 through compliance alone, according to new analysis from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association. The cost is based on BVRLA member data, and driven by both direct administration (£75 million) and lost productivity from … [Read more...]
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...]
Car makers are removing safety features
Car makers are removing safety features from models due to the shortage of semi-conductors and this is going to cause issues for fleets and buyers, warn the Association of Fleet Professionals, Fleets should think carefully before buying new company cars that have had safety devices removed from their specification because of the semiconductor shortage, … [Read more...]
