Toyota reworks bZ4X electric SUV with more power and comfort

Toyota reworks bZ4X electric SUV with more power and comfort

ian richardson

Toyota has unveiled a significantly updated bZ4X for Europe, bringing a broader battery line-up, stronger performance and meaningful improvements to charging, comfort and cabin tech ahead of first market introductions...

Toyota reworks bZ4X electric SUV with more power and comfort

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ian richardson

Toyota has unveiled a significantly updated bZ4X for Europe, bringing a broader battery line-up, stronger performance and meaningful improvements to charging, comfort and cabin tech ahead of first market introductions...

Duracell E-Charge Goes Live in Cheltenham with First-Ever 300kW Chargers

Duracell E-Charge Goes Live in Cheltenham with First-Ever 300kW Chargers

ian richardson

Charging in Cheltenham just became faster, easier, and more reliable thanks to the official launch of Duracell E-Charge’s first UK site. Located at Bath Terrace Car Park, Cheltenham (GL50 2BA),...

Duracell E-Charge Goes Live in Cheltenham with First-Ever 300kW Chargers

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ian richardson

Charging in Cheltenham just became faster, easier, and more reliable thanks to the official launch of Duracell E-Charge’s first UK site. Located at Bath Terrace Car Park, Cheltenham (GL50 2BA),...

Public EV Charging Growth Remains Strong as High-Powered Infrastructure Surges – Zapmap November 2025

Public EV Charging Growth Remains Strong as High-Powered Infrastructure Surges – Zapmap November ...

ian richardson

The UK’s public EV charging network continues its steady expansion, with the latest Zapmap data revealing 87,168 charging devices now installed across 44,326 locations as of the end of November 2025....

Public EV Charging Growth Remains Strong as High-Powered Infrastructure Surges – Zapmap November ...

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ian richardson

The UK’s public EV charging network continues its steady expansion, with the latest Zapmap data revealing 87,168 charging devices now installed across 44,326 locations as of the end of November 2025....

LCV MOT failures now twice as high as cars — and the tools fleets can use to close the gap

LCV MOT failures now twice as high as cars — and the tools fleets can use to close the gap

John Sootheran

Light commercial vehicles are failing their first MOT at more than double the rate of cars, according to new data from TyreSafe and fleet risk specialist Verifleet — raising concerns...

LCV MOT failures now twice as high as cars — and the tools fleets can use to close the gap

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John Sootheran

Light commercial vehicles are failing their first MOT at more than double the rate of cars, according to new data from TyreSafe and fleet risk specialist Verifleet — raising concerns...

Autumn budget: the fleet industry responds

Autumn budget: the fleet industry responds

John Sootheran

The Autumn Budget has landed, prompting fresh questions for fleets on costs, electrification and policy stability. FleetWise has gathered industry reaction to the Chancellor’s measures.

Autumn budget: the fleet industry responds

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John Sootheran

The Autumn Budget has landed, prompting fresh questions for fleets on costs, electrification and policy stability. FleetWise has gathered industry reaction to the Chancellor’s measures.

Government confirms major regulatory changes to support up to 4.25t electric vans

Government confirms major regulatory changes to support up to 4.25t electric vans

John Sootheran

The Government has committed to new legislation aimed at making 3.5–4.25-tonne zero-emission vans easier for fleets to operate, following its consultation on MOT testing, tachographs, drivers’ hours and speed limiter rules....

Government confirms major regulatory changes to support up to 4.25t electric vans

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John Sootheran

The Government has committed to new legislation aimed at making 3.5–4.25-tonne zero-emission vans easier for fleets to operate, following its consultation on MOT testing, tachographs, drivers’ hours and speed limiter rules....

FleetWise Launches AI Unlocked to Accelerate Sector-Wide Understanding and Adoption of Artificial Intelligence

FleetWise Launches AI Unlocked to Accelerate Sector-Wide Understanding and Adoption of Artificial...

ian richardson

FleetWise has announced a new initiative to accelerate the UK fleet sector’s understanding, adoption, and intelligent use of artificial intelligence (AI), beginning with the creation of a specialist cohort of...

FleetWise Launches AI Unlocked to Accelerate Sector-Wide Understanding and Adoption of Artificial...

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ian richardson

FleetWise has announced a new initiative to accelerate the UK fleet sector’s understanding, adoption, and intelligent use of artificial intelligence (AI), beginning with the creation of a specialist cohort of...

UK Charging Network Sees 22% Year-on-Year Growth

UK Charging Network Sees 22% Year-on-Year Growth

ian richardson

The UK’s public EV charging network continues its rapid expansion, with the latest Zapmap figures showing a 22% year-on-year increase in total charging devices. As of October 2025, there are now...

UK Charging Network Sees 22% Year-on-Year Growth

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ian richardson

The UK’s public EV charging network continues its rapid expansion, with the latest Zapmap figures showing a 22% year-on-year increase in total charging devices. As of October 2025, there are now...

Mercedes-Benz unveils price on new electric GLC with 406-mile range

Mercedes-Benz unveils price on new electric GLC with 406-mile range

John Sootheran

Mercedes-Benz has revealed full UK details for its first all-electric GLC, a premium SUV that blends the brand’s hallmark refinement with major gains in efficiency, space, and intelligent technology.

Mercedes-Benz unveils price on new electric GLC with 406-mile range

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John Sootheran

Mercedes-Benz has revealed full UK details for its first all-electric GLC, a premium SUV that blends the brand’s hallmark refinement with major gains in efficiency, space, and intelligent technology.

Toyota bZ4X recharged: more range, power, and value for fleet drivers

Toyota bZ4X recharged: more range, power, and value for fleet drivers

ian richardson

Toyota has unveiled a comprehensively upgraded bZ4X, building on the success of its first purpose-designed battery-electric SUV with greater range, performance, and choice — and a sharper focus on fleet appeal....

Toyota bZ4X recharged: more range, power, and value for fleet drivers

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ian richardson

Toyota has unveiled a comprehensively upgraded bZ4X, building on the success of its first purpose-designed battery-electric SUV with greater range, performance, and choice — and a sharper focus on fleet appeal....

Cut EV charging costs by two-thirds: the workplace brands making it possible

Cut EV charging costs by two-thirds: the workplace brands making it possible

John Sootheran

New research from Fuuse finds that charging at work can be up to 66% cheaper than using public networks – averaging just 25.9p/kWh across more than one million recorded sessions....

Cut EV charging costs by two-thirds: the workplace brands making it possible

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John Sootheran

New research from Fuuse finds that charging at work can be up to 66% cheaper than using public networks – averaging just 25.9p/kWh across more than one million recorded sessions....

Fastned to Build UK’s First Indoor Ultra-Rapid Charging Hub in Aberdeen

Fastned to Build UK’s First Indoor Ultra-Rapid Charging Hub in Aberdeen

ian richardson

Fastned has received approval to build the UK’s first indoor drive-thru ultra-rapid charging hub, marking a major milestone for EV infrastructure in Scotland. Construction will begin soon at a site...

Fastned to Build UK’s First Indoor Ultra-Rapid Charging Hub in Aberdeen

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ian richardson

Fastned has received approval to build the UK’s first indoor drive-thru ultra-rapid charging hub, marking a major milestone for EV infrastructure in Scotland. Construction will begin soon at a site...

Duracell plugs into UK ultra-rapid charging with EV Network partnership

Duracell plugs into UK ultra-rapid charging with EV Network partnership

ian richardson

As the UK charging landscape matures, the arrival of another household name brings reassurance to drivers still weighing the move to electric. With its deep association with trust and longevity,...

Duracell plugs into UK ultra-rapid charging with EV Network partnership

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ian richardson

As the UK charging landscape matures, the arrival of another household name brings reassurance to drivers still weighing the move to electric. With its deep association with trust and longevity,...

BT and Openreach sign home charging deal with Myenergi

BT and Openreach sign home charging deal with Myenergi

John Sootheran

BT and Openreach have partnered with Myenergi to accelerate electrification of their commercial van and company car fleets. Under the agreement, thousands of Zappi smart chargers will be installed at...

BT and Openreach sign home charging deal with Myenergi

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John Sootheran

BT and Openreach have partnered with Myenergi to accelerate electrification of their commercial van and company car fleets. Under the agreement, thousands of Zappi smart chargers will be installed at...

AI Takes the Wheel: Smarter EV Charging Could Save Households £650 a Year

AI Takes the Wheel: Smarter EV Charging Could Save Households £650 a Year

John Sootheran

The Centre for Net Zero (CNZ), part of Octopus Energy, has completed a year-long study involving more than 13,000 households using its Intelligent Octopus Go tariff. The results are striking:...

AI Takes the Wheel: Smarter EV Charging Could Save Households £650 a Year

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John Sootheran

The Centre for Net Zero (CNZ), part of Octopus Energy, has completed a year-long study involving more than 13,000 households using its Intelligent Octopus Go tariff. The results are striking:...

Volvo EX90 gains 800V system for faster charging and enhanced safety tech

Volvo EX90 gains 800V system for faster charging and enhanced safety tech

John Sootheran

Volvo has opened orders for the 2026 EX90, its flagship electric SUV, with significant upgrades including the adoption of 800V battery architecture. The new system doubles the voltage of the...

Volvo EX90 gains 800V system for faster charging and enhanced safety tech

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John Sootheran

Volvo has opened orders for the 2026 EX90, its flagship electric SUV, with significant upgrades including the adoption of 800V battery architecture. The new system doubles the voltage of the...