Humax and Rightcharge tackle one of EV fleets’ biggest headaches: home charging reimbursement

Humax and Rightcharge tackle one of EV fleets’ biggest headaches: home charging reimbursement

John Sootheran

One of the quieter challenges in fleet electrification is what happens when drivers charge at home. Tracking costs, separating business and personal use, and handling reimbursements can quickly become admin-heavy.

Humax and Rightcharge tackle one of EV fleets’ biggest headaches: home charging reimbursement

Review
John Sootheran

One of the quieter challenges in fleet electrification is what happens when drivers charge at home. Tracking costs, separating business and personal use, and handling reimbursements can quickly become admin-heavy.

EV residual-value blueprint launched, as fleets grapple with falling prices

EV residual-value blueprint launched, as fleets grapple with falling prices

John Sootheran

Residual value risk is quickly becoming one of the biggest challenges facing fleets, and a new industry blueprint suggests the old ways of managing it are no longer fit for...

EV residual-value blueprint launched, as fleets grapple with falling prices

News
John Sootheran

Residual value risk is quickly becoming one of the biggest challenges facing fleets, and a new industry blueprint suggests the old ways of managing it are no longer fit for...

Ogilvie cuts downtime by 17% by focusing on visibility and follow-up

Ogilvie cuts downtime by 17% by focusing on visibility and follow-up

John Sootheran

Ogilvie Fleet has reduced average vehicle downtime by 17% across its customer base after reshaping how it manages repairs, with a stronger focus on visibility and day-to-day follow-up.

Ogilvie cuts downtime by 17% by focusing on visibility and follow-up

News
John Sootheran

Ogilvie Fleet has reduced average vehicle downtime by 17% across its customer base after reshaping how it manages repairs, with a stronger focus on visibility and day-to-day follow-up.

Repairify doubles mobile diagnostics fleet as demand grows for faster repairs

Repairify doubles mobile diagnostics fleet as demand grows for faster repairs

John Sootheran

The company plans to double its mobile fleet, just a year after launching the service in April 2025. Each unit is equipped to carry out diagnostics and ADAS calibration on-site,...

Repairify doubles mobile diagnostics fleet as demand grows for faster repairs

News
John Sootheran

The company plans to double its mobile fleet, just a year after launching the service in April 2025. Each unit is equipped to carry out diagnostics and ADAS calibration on-site,...

Worn tyres could be more dangerous than phone use – and cost fleets more than they think

Worn tyres could be more dangerous than phone use – and cost fleets more than they think

John Sootheran

Driving on worn tyres could be more dangerous than using a mobile phone, according to new research from Cardiff University Centre for Automotive Industry Research.

Worn tyres could be more dangerous than phone use – and cost fleets more than they think

Insights
John Sootheran

Driving on worn tyres could be more dangerous than using a mobile phone, according to new research from Cardiff University Centre for Automotive Industry Research.

This week in fleet tax: EV mileage charges face pushback as costs and complexity mount

This week in fleet tax: EV mileage charges face pushback as costs and complexity mount

John Sootheran

Plans to introduce a new pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles are facing growing resistance, with industry bodies warning the current approach could add cost and complexity just as EV adoption...

This week in fleet tax: EV mileage charges face pushback as costs and complexity mount

News
John Sootheran

Plans to introduce a new pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles are facing growing resistance, with industry bodies warning the current approach could add cost and complexity just as EV adoption...

Nottingham City Council rolls out salary sacrifice scheme to 7,000 staff

Nottingham City Council rolls out salary sacrifice scheme to 7,000 staff

John Sootheran

Nottingham City Council has launched a new salary sacrifice scheme with Tusker, giving around 7,000 employees access to electric and ultra-low emission cars.

Nottingham City Council rolls out salary sacrifice scheme to 7,000 staff

News
John Sootheran

Nottingham City Council has launched a new salary sacrifice scheme with Tusker, giving around 7,000 employees access to electric and ultra-low emission cars.

The latest on fuel prices

The latest on fuel prices

John Sootheran

As supply uncertainty continues, diesel is now up more than 33p per litre since the start of the Iran conflict, according to the RAC, while petrol has risen by around 16p...

The latest on fuel prices

News
John Sootheran

As supply uncertainty continues, diesel is now up more than 33p per litre since the start of the Iran conflict, according to the RAC, while petrol has risen by around 16p...

The financial benefits of running a company van

The financial benefits of running a company van

John Sootheran

For business users, a van remains one of the most tax-efficient ways to stay on the road. Unlike company cars, the Benefit-in-Kind charge is fixed by HM Revenue and Customs...

The financial benefits of running a company van

Analysis
John Sootheran

For business users, a van remains one of the most tax-efficient ways to stay on the road. Unlike company cars, the Benefit-in-Kind charge is fixed by HM Revenue and Customs...

Volvo turns the EX30 into a compact electric van

Volvo turns the EX30 into a compact electric van

John Sootheran

At first glance, it’s essentially an EX30 with the rear seats removed, but that simple change makes a big difference. You get a flat load area, 1,000 litres of space...

Volvo turns the EX30 into a compact electric van

Review
John Sootheran

At first glance, it’s essentially an EX30 with the rear seats removed, but that simple change makes a big difference. You get a flat load area, 1,000 litres of space...

Chery brings hybrid SUV to the UK from under £20k – so what do you actually get?

Chery brings hybrid SUV to the UK from under £20k – so what do you actually get?

John Sootheran

Chery has confirmed pricing for its new Tiggo 4 hybrid SUV, starting from just £19,995, which immediately puts it among the cheapest electrified SUVs on sale in the UK. That’s...

Chery brings hybrid SUV to the UK from under £20k – so what do you actually get?

Review
John Sootheran

Chery has confirmed pricing for its new Tiggo 4 hybrid SUV, starting from just £19,995, which immediately puts it among the cheapest electrified SUVs on sale in the UK. That’s...

JAECOO adds cheaper hybrid option and blacked-out SUV to growing UK line-up

JAECOO adds cheaper hybrid option and blacked-out SUV to growing UK line-up

John Sootheran

JAECOO has expanded its JAECOO 7 range with two new additions, giving drivers more choice on how they move into electrified driving.

JAECOO adds cheaper hybrid option and blacked-out SUV to growing UK line-up

Review
John Sootheran

JAECOO has expanded its JAECOO 7 range with two new additions, giving drivers more choice on how they move into electrified driving.

BMW’s new i3 positions itself as the next-gen exec EV

BMW’s new i3 positions itself as the next-gen exec EV

John Sootheran

BMW has revealed the new all-electric i3, the second model in its Neue Klasse line-up, and it looks like a serious statement of intent for company car drivers.

BMW’s new i3 positions itself as the next-gen exec EV

Review
John Sootheran

BMW has revealed the new all-electric i3, the second model in its Neue Klasse line-up, and it looks like a serious statement of intent for company car drivers.

BYD gives ATTO 3 a serious upgrade with more power, faster charging and extra space

BYD gives ATTO 3 a serious upgrade with more power, faster charging and extra space

John Sootheran

BYD has confirmed UK pricing for the updated ATTO 3 EVO, starting from £38,990, with more range, quicker charging and a noticeable step up in performance over the outgoing model.

BYD gives ATTO 3 a serious upgrade with more power, faster charging and extra space

Review
John Sootheran

BYD has confirmed UK pricing for the updated ATTO 3 EVO, starting from £38,990, with more range, quicker charging and a noticeable step up in performance over the outgoing model.

DS brings back its SUV with 460-mile range – but is £40k enough to compete?

DS brings back its SUV with 460-mile range – but is £40k enough to compete?

John Sootheran

DS is replacing the DS7 with a new model called the No7, and the headline is simple – up to 460 miles of electric range, which puts it right up...

DS brings back its SUV with 460-mile range – but is £40k enough to compete?

Review
John Sootheran

DS is replacing the DS7 with a new model called the No7, and the headline is simple – up to 460 miles of electric range, which puts it right up...

Toyota’s 2026 line-up: cheaper EVs, longer range and an electric Hilux on the way

Toyota’s 2026 line-up: cheaper EVs, longer range and an electric Hilux on the way

John Sootheran

Toyota is rolling out a wide mix of electric, hybrid and plug-in models in 2026 – giving fleets more choice across cars, SUVs and pick-ups, with a clear focus on...

Toyota’s 2026 line-up: cheaper EVs, longer range and an electric Hilux on the way

Review
John Sootheran

Toyota is rolling out a wide mix of electric, hybrid and plug-in models in 2026 – giving fleets more choice across cars, SUVs and pick-ups, with a clear focus on...