DfT to introduce new rules around electric vans
Regulations around MOTs, driving hours and speed limiters for electric vans are set to change to make it easier for fleets to go green. This follows the conclusion of the […]
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Spending review assessed: what it means for automotive
The automotive industry has responded to the government’s spending review, which offered support for electric vehicles, apprenticeships, and road infrastructure. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced £1.4bn to drive EV uptake and […]
BVRLA calls for used electric vehicle tax relief
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has called for urgent support for the UK’s used electric vehicle market. In an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of […]
New driving licence rules for EVs due in June
Fleet managers have been advised that new driving licence rules for heavy electric vans will come into force on 10 June. The new rules will enable category B licence holders […]
Used electric vehicle values unsustainable
Plummeting used electric vehicle values will ‘stop the zero-emission transition in its tracks,’ according to an open letter to the government. Used electric vehicle prices have fallen by 50% in the […]
New salary sacrifice course announced by AFP and BVRLA
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has partnered with the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) to launch a new salary sacrifice course for fleets. The online course is […]
Toby Poston named chief executive of the BVRLA
Toby Poston has been appointed chief executive of the BVRLA, succeeding Gerry Keaney who has retired after 11 years in post. Meanwhile, Lakshmi Moorthy has been appointed chairperson, replacing Jon […]
Private EV demand lagging behind business users
New research from the BVRLA has revealed that EV demand among private drivers is catching up with business users, but still has a long way to go. Its most recent […]
BVRLA calls fall in used EV values ‘unsustainable’
The British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA) has warned that used electric vehicles are losing their values at a rate that is ‘unsustainable’ for fleet operators. It has said […]
UK fleets demand clarity around 2030 ICE ban
UK fleets are calling for clarity from the government around the proposed 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles. The Labour party has pledged to reinstate […]
BVRLA to turn spotlight on scope 3 emissions
The BVRLA will turn the spotlight on scope 3 emissions during a one-hour online session aimed at unpicking the challenges and demands for businesses when it comes to achieving regulatory […]
Fleet and private EV uptake diverges
The gap between private and fleet uptake of electric vehicles is continuing to get wider. According to the latest Leasing Outlook report from the BVRLA, which looked at data collated […]
