Latest fleet launches tackle charging, payments and risk

Three major fleet service launches this week highlight where suppliers are focusing their innovation efforts: making charging easier, reducing administration and giving fleets better operational visibility.

For electric fleets, Allstar has unveiled a new commercial EV charging payment network designed specifically for HGV and van operators. Rather than relying solely on public chargers or investing heavily in depot infrastructure, fleets can now access a combination of public and reservable semi-private charging locations through a single Chargepass card and consolidated invoice. The service is designed to reduce one of the biggest barriers to commercial vehicle electrification: finding suitable charging for larger vehicles.

Meanwhile, BP Pulse has become the first UK charging network to offer Avios rewards. Drivers can collect up to four Avios per £1 spent when using the BP Pulse app, reflecting a wider trend of charging providers introducing loyalty schemes as competition between networks increases.

Away from charging, AXA XL has partnered with Samsara to integrate AI-powered fleet data into its risk management services. The insurer says connected vehicle insights can help reduce claims frequency and costs by 10-20% by shifting fleets from reactive claims handling towards proactive risk management.

As electrification becomes more established, innovation is increasingly moving beyond vehicles themselves and towards the software, payment platforms and connected services that help fleets reduce cost, simplify administration and improve operational performance.

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