Despite growing adoption of electric vehicles, widespread misconceptions about cost and charging still shape public opinion. Recent research from the AA shows that 80% of drivers believe electric cars are too expensive to purchase, while only 21% think EVs are cheaper to run than petrol or diesel vehicles. One in five motorists also believes charging away … [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...]
